This small, heavy South American stirrup is made of bronze with a dark patina.

It probably dates from the late 19th or early 20th Century.
It has a separate suspension loop at its top and a solid bronze piece with rounded corners under its tread.

Although small it was probably used by an adult, there was a tradition in some regions of using small stirrups that only supported the toe. It has many small dinks and scratches from use.

There are no maker's marks or stamps

Dimensions 4" (10cm) wide x 4½" (11.2cm) tall x ½" (1.2cm) deep
Weight 10oz (284g)