Wide-Brimmed Woven Straw Sombrero Hat

1970s · 1970s · African American

A wide-brimmed straw sombrero with distinctive upturned edges characteristic of traditional Mexican hat construction. The hat features a natural tan woven straw body with dark brown or black decorative elements creating geometric patterns across the crown and brim. The brim extends approximately 6-8 inches from the crown with pronounced upward curves at the edges. The weaving appears to be a tight basketry technique with visible structural ridging. Dark ink markings form abstract or possibly text-based designs across the surface. This piece represents the intersection of Mexican cultural symbols with African American Civil Rights activism in 1970s Alabama, demonstrating cross-cultural solidarity and the adoption of distinctive headwear for political expression.