Antique Carved Latin American Stirrup - Estribo de Babucha - Stirrup404 july25 It has red and white

It has red and white cloth board swhich are a little stained

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

4cm (5¼") Cheeks 21

the grip is covered in braided black / brown baleen

Antique Carved Latin American Stirrup - Estribo de Babucha - Stirrup404 july25 It has red and whiteThese 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