Description:

Latin America, Mexico, Puebla, ca. mid 20th century CE. A handsome felt sombrero hat made by Casa Encinas with a corded band and 65-73% silver pins featuring a bull head. The sombrero is an iconic wide-brimmed hat that gives ample shade and was traditionally worn when riding. Wool examples, such as this, also offered rain protection. This sombrero features a high conical crown with two bull heads protruding from the crown. A braided cord decorates the base of the crown, and additional cord is attached to the edge of the brim. The interior has a red silk lining and a broad leather sweat band. The lining and leather are both stamped with the makers mark: "CASA ENCINAS" and the city "PUEBLA." The material used in sombreros indicated status, and a handmade wool felt hat was a sign of wealth. A very nice example with a warm brown hue! Size: 19.5" Diameter x 7" H (49.5 cm x 17.8 cm); opening for head: 5.75" W (14.6 cm); quality of silver: 68% to 73%

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#160193

  • Condition: Some fraying and loosening to tassels and cord along brim. Bull ornaments are slightly loose. Minor discoloration to felt. Stamp on interior silk lining is faded. Second stamp on sweat band is very clear.

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