{"product_id":"authentic-antique-70-foot-braided-rawhide-reata-riata-with-bovine-horn-hondo","title":"Authentic Antique 70ft Braided Rawhide Reata (Riata) W\/ Bovine Horn Hondo","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA piece of early Western Americana: a completely intact, 4-strand braided rawhide reata (lariat\/lasso) featuring a masterfully integrated horn-reinforced hondo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece is an exceptional example of traditional California \/ Great Basin vaquero and buckaroo craftsmanship. Built entirely for heavy-duty ranch work, it features meticulous geometric knot work without any maker marks, indicating it was custom-crafted by a professional master braider (\u003cem\u003etrenzador\u003c\/em\u003e) for everyday functional utility.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Historical Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efeet long \u003c\/strong\u003e(calculated via 19 tight concentric loops with a 14 inch outer coil diameter variance). Finding a surviving reata that has not been heavily cut down or shortened over its working lifetime is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 4-Strand Braid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight, highly uniform 4-plait construction measuring perfectly between \u003cstrong\u003e10.25 mm and 10.5 mm in thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 3\/8 inch). This was the classic \"sweet spot\" weight favored by early cowboys for carrying optimal momentum across a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster-Crafted Horn Hondo:\u003c\/strong\u003e The eyelet loop is reinforced with a beautifully integrated, curved horn sleeve to prevent friction wear. The back features flawless interlocking herringbone\/ladder whip-stitching to bind the shrunk hide to the horn core, anchored by a traditional multi-strand Turk's Head button knot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tail terminates in a structural ladder-stepped finish with a robust hide thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e3.0 mm to 3.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the rope a weighted \"popper\" effect to assist with throwing and coiling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is an authentic, vintage working cowboy artifact with a deep, rich amber-brown patina earned from historical ranch use, dirt, oils, and sweat. The rawhide has dried out naturally over the decades and exhibits classic surface cracking and stiffness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Preservation Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because of its age and dry nature, this reata is being sold strictly as a premium historic display piece. It should \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e be forcefully uncoiled, pulled, or bent, as vintage rawhide can easily snap under tension. It is best kept safely in its current coiled shape for mounting or showcase display.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"103616","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50919548616923,"sku":"8591324872971","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-10-23T153557.586.jpg?v=1792784185","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/authentic-antique-70-foot-braided-rawhide-reata-riata-with-bovine-horn-hondo","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}