Rowel Spur (Left) 18th century Mexican This spur, with the heel band decorated with brass inlays, was probably made for a Mexican charro (the Mexican cowboy). The loop on the external side of the rowel holds a jingle bob, a small pendant jingling against the points when the wearer walks or rolls the spur against the horses flank.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.. Rowel Spur (Left). Mexican. 18th century. Iron alloy, copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Spurs