Found these references from Hundred and One Antiques sold section.
"TURKISH OTTOMAN HORSE ORNAMENT
Turkish Ottoman horse neck ornament, such unusual horse ornaments were popular among the Ottoman cavalry Sipahi during the period of the 17th and 18th century as a symbol of bravery. The ornaments were made of boar tusks and mounted in gold, silver or brass. This particular one is mounted in beautifully decorated silver. The photocopy is from the catalogue of Ottoman militaria taken from the Turks by allied forces in the battle of Vienna in 1683. The Pendent is 4 7/8 inches long and 3 ½ inches high. "
Also this photo of a different one.....
"TURKISH OTTOMAN HORSE TACK BEYKOZ GLASS BEADS
[Item M36]
SOLD--Antique Turkish Ottoman horse tack in the provincial style with a boar tusks ornament. Such unusual horse ornaments were popular among the Ottoman cavalry Sipahi during the period of the 17th - 19th century as a symbol of bravery. The ornaments were made of boar tusks and mounted in gold, silver or brass. This particular one is mounted in brass decorated with Beykoz glass beads on a leather string (the leather string and coins are probably a later replacement).The tusk has some cracks and a large chip. The entire length of the tack is 76cm (30 in); The Pendant is 9cm (3 ½ in) long and 7, 5cm (3 in) high "
Both are quotes from item description...
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