Material Study No. 02
Rowel Form Study
Material Study No. 02
Rowel Form Study
A foundational study examining barbed wire as both material and artifact.
A foundational study examining barbed wire as both material and artifact.
The rowel is one of the defining components of the Western spur, yet its design is often overlooked in favor of the complete object.
This study isolates the rowel from its original context, enlarging it to reveal the geometry, balance, and craftsmanship that contribute to both its function and visual identity.
Object Details
The Material Study series explores the individual materials that shaped the American West. Rather than presenting finished objects, this study isolates a single material to encourage closer observation of its form, construction, and historical significance.
Product Details: The object includes
- Charred solid wood display panel
- Hand-finished steel rowel
- 100% Natural leather panel
- Brass identification plaque
- Designed for wall display or shelf presentation
The Study
Mounted on a hand-charred wood panel with a vegetable-tanned leather field, the museum scale steel rowel transforms a familiar working component into an educational object. The presentation encourages closer observation of the form itself, its symmetry, tooth profile, center hub, and construction, inviting viewers to appreciate the design decisions that have shaped generations of Western makers.
Material & Finish
100% Stained Leather
Charred Wood
Blackened Rowel
Brass plaque
Dimensions
Frame: 8” x 10”
Plaque Text
Material Study No. 02
Rowel Form Study
Provenance West
Not a replica. Not a decoration.
A study of form drawn from the tools that shaped the West.
Because of the handcrafted assembly process, no two studies are entirely identical. Subtle differences in finish, and material character are considered part of the authenticity of the piece.
Once the edition is complete, the study will be retired from production.
Price: $395
Interested in acquiring the study? Contact Provenance West.
A handcrafted Provenance West Object
Each study is a study of Western horsemanship, material culture, and form presented as a collectible artifact
Interested in a Study, Installation, or Collaboration?
While this study examines a specific aspect of Western material culture, it represents a broader effort to document and preserve the craftsmanship traditions of the American West.
Provenance West collaborates with collectors, interior designers, hospitality groups, museums, and cultural organizations seeking meaningful ways to incorporate authentic craftsmanship and material history into their spaces and collections.
For available studies, commissioned projects, educational installations, or collaborative opportunities, please contact us.
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Refined Historical Artifact.
Refined Historical Artifact.
