Antique Carved Latin American Stirrup - Estribo de Babucha - Stirrup404 july25 the grip is covered in

the grip is covered in braided black / brown baleen

External foot length of the boot : 32cm ( 12½") Height : 48cm (19")

causing the bit to be pulled up in the horse's mouth and putting pressure on the poll

They are edged in a double row of  gold lace with an oak leaf and acorn pattern

Ref : spur411

Antique Carved Latin American Stirrup - Estribo de Babucha - Stirrup404 july25 the grip is covered inThese enclosed stirrups are known in Spanish as "Estribos de caja" or "Box stirrups", they were developed for use in rough terrains and moutainous regions as protection against injury and cold. This is an old and heavy example carved from a single piece of pale wood . The outer surface is carved with intricate decoration, some of which chipped off on the rear edge. The curleded toe of the stirrup is gives it the name "Estribo de Babucha" or "Slipper