Salakot
A silver-adorned gentleman's salakot
Estimate: PHP 50,000 - 60,000
19th century
Bulacan
Bamboo, silver and brass ornaments, fabric
18 x 33 cm (7 x 13 in)
The custom of wearing dome-shaped salakot or native hat started during the Spanish era. Ordinary farmers will wear salakot made from bamboo, rattan or palm reeds, while the more affluent like the gobernadorcillos and cabezas de barangay will wear something adorned with precious metals like gold and silver. This example is made of bamboo, the helm is lined with segmented fabric, decorated around the brim with roses and leaves. Around the center dome is a circular scalloped cap with more flowers, foliates, beads and reels - all made from repoussé and chased silver. The spire or finial is an old replacement made of brass.
Lot 172 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 18 March 2023. Please see www.salcedoauctions.com for more information.
Salakot
A silver-adorned gentleman's salakot
Estimate: PHP 50,000 - 60,000
19th century
Bulacan
Bamboo, silver and brass ornaments, fabric
18 x 33 cm (7 x 13 in)
The custom of wearing dome-shaped salakot or native hat started during the Spanish era. Ordinary farmers will wear salakot made from bamboo, rattan or palm reeds, while the more affluent like the gobernadorcillos and cabezas de barangay will wear something adorned with precious metals like gold and silver. This example is made of bamboo, the helm is lined with segmented fabric, decorated around the brim with roses and leaves. Around the center dome is a circular scalloped cap with more flowers, foliates, beads and reels - all made from repoussé and chased silver. The spire or finial is an old replacement made of brass.
Lot 172 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 18 March 2023. Please see www.salcedoauctions.com for more information.