VINTAGE HAND CARVED TOOLED STITCHED LEATHER COWBOY HAT

 

I currently have 2 of these wonderful hats each is different but both are 100% leather 1/8 inch thick and hand carved or tooled.

My parents bought these in the mid 60’s on a trip to Mexico as souvenirs and decoration.

They could be worn and I give the inside band mesurements in case this is your desire but they have always been used as decoration hanging on a wall. I suppose I might have put them on a time or two as a kid but they are adult size and did not fit well then. This hat measures 22 1/4 inches 56.5cm at about the forehead ( just inside the brim) Leather can be wet and stretched a bit if needed.

The pictures pretty much show all the hand tooled leather and the patterns.

 

This one has:

A deer head tooled on the top

An Aztec or Mayan temple on either side

The temples are flanked by Aztec or Mayan beast heads

The background has a mountain and cactus

Decorative tooling surrounds the top, sides and brim of the hat

There are metal conchos front and back that are showing some rust.

The underside of the brim shows some staining but this is minor and could be sanded or buffed out.

 

Overall this hat is in pretty good condition and could be used to decorate a western motif lodge or cabin or used as head wear. They have survived the years in unexpectedly good condition and would make a fine addition to any western wear collection or décor.

 

Check out the other hat if still available and the western saddle purse also listed if still available.

# s0026

$40.00 + S&H