Braided Bosal and Macardy on Saddle Blanket

Leather nose band and braided hair rope locally called a "macardy," from the Mexican-Spanish mecate, for maguey-fiber rope, made in California
Maker: Ortega, Luis
Braided leather nose band and twisted hair rope locally called a "macardy," a term that is derived from the Mexican-Spanish mecate, for maguey-fiber rope. This example was made in California.