30"Prison made Hitched Horse Hair with tooled ends Belt - Great condiiton

A striking 30" hitched horsehair belt from the 1980s, handcrafted within prison workshops—a testament to resourceful artisanship during a transformative era. The piece features an iconic Thunderbird motif, capturing the spirit of Western tradition and Native American symbolism that defined the period's aesthetic.

Hitched horsehair construction represents a labor-intensive technique, with individual strands carefully interlocked to create durability and visual texture. This example showcases the meticulous work characteristic of institutional craftspeople who elevated functional accessories into collectible art.

• Belt Size 30"
• Belt fits a 1 1/4" buckle
• Great vintage used condition