Bidspirit auction | Rare Spanish Colonial ”COA” Head,

Rare Spanish Colonial ”COA” Head, 1689-1821 - Southwestern Colonial Iron Coa head circa 1689-1821. Early Coa used in the Spanish Colonial period in New Mexico and Texas. The blade was wide at the belly and terminated to a point at the tip. Great example of Southwestern Borderlands Ironwork. For similar example see the published book Southwestern Colonial Ironwork (page 84, Agricultural Hand Tools, Plate 5) Size 11” L, blade 8” L Private Arizona Collection, Private New Mexico Collection Prior Condition: Typical wear and oxidization to surface with the metal quite intact and strong