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Vintage Mexican Leather-Wrapped Mezcal Canteen / Bota Flask
$36.00
Handcrafted rustic leather-covered canteen with braided shoulder strap and hand-burned folk-art decoration. One side features an agave motif with mountains and birds; the reverse bears the traditional Spanish saying:
"Para todo mal, mezcal. Para todo bien, también."
(“For everything bad, mezcal. For everything good, as well.”)
The hand stitching, natural leather texture, pyrography-style decoration, and folk inscription suggest it was made as a decorative or souvenir-style drinking vessel associated with Mexican mezcal culture. These were commonly sold in artisan markets and tourist regions.
Estimated Date
Likely 1970s–1980s
(possibly late 1960s–early 1990s)
Estimated Size
- Height: approximately 10 in (23–25 cm)
- Width: approximately 8 in (18–20 cm)
- Depth: approximately 3 in (5–8 cm)
- Strap drop: approximately 18 in
Condition Notes
- Visible age wear and surface patina
- Leather darkening and minor staining consistent with age
- Handwritten inscription and decoration remain visible
- Strap and stitching appear intact
- Decorative wear adds character
One note: it appears more decorative/collectible than intended for modern food use due to age and materials.