FINE & RARE ANTIQUE 6 STRAND 4 COLOR CANDY STRIPE MANE HORSEHAIR SHOW MECATE

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FINE & RARE ANTIQUE 6 STRAND 4 COLOR CANDY STRIPE MANE HORSEHAIR SHOW MECATE
FINE & RARE ANTIQUE 6 STRAND 4 COLOR CANDY STRIPE MANE HORSEHAIR SHOW MECATE
FINE & RARE
ANTIQUE
FANCY 6 STRAND 4 COLOR MULTIPLE
CANDY STRIPE PATTERN MANE HORSEHAIR SHOW MECATE
This is a Fine, Fancy, Antique hand twist braided, multiple colored, multiple patterned horsehair mecate made from mane hair with a fancy Turk’s head end knot with a horsehair tassel and a leather popper at the other end. Fancy multi-colored and multi-patterned show mecates like this one was more expensive to create, much harder for collectors to find, and much rarer than the typical thicker, plainer, prickly tail hair mecates. These horsehair lead ropes were typically used with a rawhide bosal (nose loop) or tied around the snout of young horses in training them prior to introducing them to a bridle or headstall that may or may not use a mouth bit at first. Common tail hair horsehair mecates are readily apparent when new due to the many strands of stiff horsehair that that break when the tail hair is twist braided; breaking some of the strands makes the mecate look like a prickly rope. Most mecates are typically made from tail hair, which is purposefully used because of its prickly to the touch and gets the attention of the horse; but it can also prick the hands when using without gloves and can cause serious rope burns and even cut the hands. Fancy Show Mecates with multiple colors and candy striped patterns are typically made from mane hair that has a softer, more supple feel that is readily apparent vs. stiffer, prickly tail hair. Note that all horsehair dries out over time depending upon storing, especially antique horsehair. This meate is antique yet remains flexible with, as expected, slight stiffness; and of course, has lost the softness of new mane hair but is smooth feeling and not prickly from broken strands. Most mecates are about 22' long x 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter; some are even 3/4" in diameter.
This is a fancy show mecate; 7/16" in diameter X about 23 feet 6 1/2" long overall and weighs 1 lb. 3.8 ounces. The 6 strands. 7/16" diameter is finer when compared to a standard 1/2" diameter 4 strand mecate; and has a slightly larger diameter than mecates that are called "pencil thin"; a relative term used to compare thin ropes of about 3/8” diameter to a standard size. The term "pencil thin" also applies to rawhide reatas; and both are harder to hand make and create uniformity than thicker horsehair or rawhide strands that are easier to handle and braid. This makes them much rarer & more desirable than standard examples. These 4 colors, multiple candy-striped patterns, combined with using mane hair that is much softer and shorter in length than tail hair and harder to weave into multiple changing patterns, make this a top-of-the-line example. The 6 strands of 4 different colors, brown, white, black, and tan are twist braided together to form solid black, tan, brown portions. Note there are thin single black and single white strands that are twist bladed into a single candy-striped strand that is then twist braided into other multiple variations of candy striping using all 6 twisted strands. One end of the end of the mecate has a tan leather braided Turks head knot with a 4 3/4” white horsehair tassel and the opposite end has an old leather popper 5 1/2” long with cracked leather; but is intact and delicate enough to wrap the 2 strands together to protect them from over flexing. This show quality mane hair mecate is old as dirt for a mecate, and remains in fine condition, all original, with a nice, aged patina that comes from natural aging and proper care. It takes decades of natural aging to turn white horsehair into an off-white coloration; and this coloration, along with the aged leather popper, helps identify the age of this mecate. You will see dozens of mecates before you will find an
ANTIQUE
, mane hair, 6 strand, 4 color multiple candy-striped show mecate. This one was purchased from a high-end dealer at a high-end Old West show many years ago.
This Antique horsehair mecate would be perfect as a wall hanger, saddle hanger, or as a  Object D` Art, Western, Americana, Cowboy, Vaquero, Old West, Horseman, Horse Trapping, Equestrian display, or a decorating / Folk Art conversation piece for an office, den, or Man Cave.
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