Premiere Props · Sale 27567 · Lot 197
Screen Worn Shako from The Alamo
Photographs: © Premiere Props
Shako worn by one of the Mexican soldiers of John Wayne's tour de force, The Alamo (1960). This elaborate headpiece features the red, white and green colors of the Mexican flag along with a golden crest depicting the national emblem of Mexico, an eagle with a snake in its mouth. Shakos from this film are exceedingly rare and highly desired by collectors of Wayne and Western film memorabilia. (approx. 8 1/2" tall)