Vintage Mexican Tooled Leather Rooster Belt Buckle – Fighting Cock Design
 
*(Mid-20th Century Folk Art Masterpiece)*
 
Key Features
Handcrafted Combat Motif:
Dueling roosters in dramatic fighting poses, meticulously tooled into premium vegetable-tanned leather
Colorful leather: Vibrant red/white/black dyes highlight feathers and spurs (original pigments intact)
Innovative Construction:
Leather-over-metal hybrid: Thin steel frame provides structure beneath sculpted leather
3D relief carving
Functional Artistry:
Working buckle mechanism: Metal roller bar for smooth belt threading
Reinforced edges: Wrapped leather protects against wear
 
Historical Context
• Golden Age of Gallo Culture: Created during 1950s-70s when cockfighting motifs dominated
Mexican:
Cantina decor
Rodeo accessories
Tourist souvenirs
 
• Probable Origin:
Guadalajara leather workshops (famous for avian designs)
Or San Miguel de Allende artisan stalls
 
Dimensions & Condition
Buckle Face: 6.5cm x 9.5cm
 
Surface:
Leather shows little to no wear