Pair of Charro Rowel Spurs 19th century Mexican These spurs, made for a Mexican charro (the Mexican cowboy), are decorated with foliage and roses, pierced, chiseled and inlaid with silver. Charros were originally land, horse and cattle owners who had an high social and economical status. They would meet during ceremonies and festivals and demonstrate their skills through several kind of rodeo games called charrería. Charros and charrería are still an important part of Mexican traditional culture, and horses are a central aspect of it. During these festive events, charros like to display splendidly decorated horse tack and spurs, the latter being one of the main symbols of their culture.. Pair of Charro Rowel Spurs. Mexican. 19th century. Iron alloy, silver. Equestrian Equipment-Spurs