2009 TCAA Show
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosted the 11th Traditional Cowboy Arts Association show and sale on September 26 in Oklahoma City. TCAA members include some of the world’s best saddlemakers, bit and spur makers, rawhide braiders and silversmiths. Their annual show features one-of-a-kind pieces from each member, and showcases the best possible craftsmanship in each discipline represented by TCAA. Click here to view the sale catalog online or to order a printed catalog. Here are a few samples from the show. Click the accompanying links to learn more about each piece.
Three-piece buckle set by Idaho silversmith David Alderson. Click here to learn more.
Santa Barbara-style spade bit by Texas bit and spur maker Wilson Capron. Click here to learn more.
Las Cruces bit made by Nevada bit and spur maker Mark Dahl. Click here to learn more.
Curb bit with Salinas-style shank by Texas bit and spur maker Greg Darnall. Click here to learn more.
Gold buckle by Washington silversmith Mark Drain. Click here to learn more.
Spanish Colonial spurs by Idaho bit and spur maker John Ennis. Click here to learn more.
Half-scale saddle by Nevada saddlemaker Bill Maloy. Click here to learn more.
Lady’s saddle by California saddlemaker Pedro Pedrini. Click here to learn more.
Mother Hubbard saddle by Alberta saddlemaker Chuck Stormes. Click here to learn more.