Snake coil holding a fanned bundle of long matches, one in his mouth

Cowboy Rattlesnake Ceramic Match Holder & Striker

Sale price  $27.99 Regular price $45.98
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Snake coil holding a fanned bundle of long matches, one in his mouth

Cowboy Rattlesnake Ceramic Match Holder & Striker

Sale price  $27.99 Regular price $45.98
🤠 Striker on His HatBuilt into the brim
🌾 Holds a BundleCoil keeps matches tidy
✨ Matches IncludedStarter bundle in box
🎧 Handmade CeramicSmall-batch, hand-glazed
Handmade Western Cottage Decor

The Cowboy Snake That Guards Your Matches

Handmade ceramic match holder — with a striker built right into his hat.

Cowboy rattlesnake ceramic match holder beside a lit beeswax candle and vintage books on a warm oak dresser

Meet the tiniest cowboy on your mantel. This handmade ceramic rattlesnake holds a bundle of long matches in his coiled body, keeps one ready in his mouth, and wears his striker on his hat — so you stop hunting for a working lighter or a missing matchbox strip. Equal parts functional and shelf-worthy, he lives right beside your candles, incense or fireplace.

Why You'll Love Him
  • Handmade glazed ceramic, approx. 3.5 in W × 3 in H
  • Textured strike patch built into the cowboy hat brim
  • Coiled body holds a bundle of long matches; one rests in his mouth
  • Starter bundle of long wooden matches included
  • Warm honey-brown glaze as pictured; 
  • An excellent gift that adds a touch of playful Western flair to an entryway, bookshelf, or dining table.
⚠️ Safety first: Open-flame product. Keep away from children and pets, strike matches away from your face and body, and never leave a lit match or candle unattended.
Sound Familiar?

The little things that ruin a cozy night in

The lighters disappear. The matchbox strip wears out. The matches end up at the bottom of a drawer. None of it is nice to leave out.

Cluttered junk drawer with worn-out matchbooks, empty disposable lighters and loose matches next to an unlit candle

Tired of hunting for a light?

Holder, matches and striker in one piece — so the thing that lights your candles always lives right next to them.

Macro shot of a match striking against the honeycomb strike patch under the cowboy hat brim
His Secret Weapon

Strike right on his hat

The textured patch under the cowboy hat brim is your striker. Pull a match, give it one firm quick stroke away from your body, and light.

The strike patch lives on the brim — so it can never go missing.


Close-up of the coiled snake body holding a fanned bundle of long matches with one match resting in his mouth
Storage Built In

Holds a bundle. Keeps one ready.

His coil holds a tidy bundle of long matches, and his mouth keeps one waiting — grab, strike, light. No more loose matches rolling around the drawer.

Ready Out of the Box

Long matches included

A starter bundle of long wooden matches is included, so he works the moment he arrives. Refills are standard long matches from any grocery or hardware store.

Flat lay of the cowboy snake match holder with a twine-tied bundle of long matches and a beeswax tealight on cream linen
How It Works

Grab · Strike · Light

1Hand pulling one long match from the coiled body of the snake match holderGrab a matchfrom the coil
2Match striking on the hat brim strike patchStrike on his hatone firm, quick stroke
3Hand lighting a glass jar candle with a long match, snake holder blurred behindLight & tuck one backinto his mouth
Snake match holder on an oak coffee table beside lit jar candles, a knit throw, tea and an open book in the evening
Candle Moments

The little light that lives by your candles

Long matches reach deep jar candles without roasting your knuckles — and the holder looks far better than a disposable lighter next to your favorites. Keep one wherever you always reach for a match.

Beyond Candles

Candles. Incense. Fireplace. Fire pit.

From the mantel to the fire pit, he keeps long matches ready wherever you strike a flame — and long matches keep your fingers a comfortable distance from it.

Cowboy snake match holder on a wooden mantel by a brick fireplace with firewood and a plaid blanket
Cowboy snake match holder styled as the focal point on a western-cottage bookshelf
Functional Decor

Useful enough for the mantel. Cute enough for the shelf.

Most fire-starting tools hide in a drawer. This one earns its spot on the shelf — western charm that actually does something.

Small-Batch Craft

Handmade, glazed & fired in small batches

Each snake is hand-built, glazed and fired in small batches. Expect small variations in glaze and shape — they are part of the piece, not a defect.

Potter's hands shaping a clay snake figurine in a small-batch pottery studio

The Gift They'll Actually Leave on Display

A tiny cowboy makes a memorable gift

A small-batch, slightly ridiculous, genuinely useful gift for candle people, new homeowners and white-elephant exchanges — easy on the budget and impossible to forget.

Housewarmings · Host gifts · Candle lovers · White elephant

Cowboy snake match holder in an open kraft gift box with crinkle paper, ribbon and a bundle of long matches

Specs & Care

The details

Clean catalog product photo of the cowboy rattlesnake match holder on a warm cream background
Material Hand-glazed ceramic
Size Approx. 3.5 in W × 3 in H (9 × 7.6 cm)
Includes Match holder + starter bundle of long wooden matches
Colors Warm honey-brown as pictured; custom glaze by request
Processing Made to order — see current processing time at checkout

Care: Wipe clean with a dry cloth · Keep the strike patch dry · Ceramic is fragile — handle with care.

FAQ

Good to know

Does it come with matches?

Yes — a starter bundle of long wooden matches is included. Refills are standard long matches available at most grocery and hardware stores.

How do I strike the matches?

The textured patch on the underside of the cowboy hat brim is the strike surface. Pull a match from the coil, give it one firm quick stroke across the patch away from your body, then light your candle.

What kind of matches work best?

Standard long wooden matches. Keep the strike patch clean and dry for a consistent light.

Is every snake identical?

No. Each one is handmade, glazed and fired in small batches, so glaze and small shape details vary slightly — that variation is part of the piece.

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Bring the little cowboy home

He keeps your matches tidy, your striker close, and your mantel a little more charming.

Cowboy snake match holder at dusk with a softly glowing match in his mouth and candle bokeh behind

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