The Americas - HERMES SCARF 90 - with box

Hermès 90cm scarf – The Americas – Kermit Oliver (1992)

Created in 1992 by Kermit Oliver to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New World, Les Amériques is an exceptional Hermès scarf. Issued only once and never reissued, this rare design depicts the encounter of two worlds: the Old and the New. The dense and symbolic composition tells, in its own way, a part of the history of the American continent.

Palette

Deep red, luminous gold and royal blue surround – an elegant and striking harmony.

State

Very good condition . The rolled hem is perfectly round and plump. No holes, no pulled threads. Comes with an Hermès box in fair condition, worn at the corners. The photos are part of the description and allow you to appreciate this unique piece. We invite you to examine them carefully to get a precise idea of ​​its condition.

Features

• Dimensions: approx. 90 × 90 cm (36" x 36")
• Material: 100% silk
• Hand-rolled edges – Made in France
• Composition label: yes
• Hermès box: yes, fair condition
• Dry cleaning
• Second-hand scarf carefully authenticated by Carré Society – authenticity guaranteed

Art and History of this Hermès Scarf

Can we think of Hermès in America without mentioning Kermit Oliver? The first American artist to collaborate with the house, this former Texas postman, passionate about history, theology and symbolism, stands out for his erudite, deeply narrative style.

With The Americas , Oliver avoids folkloric imagery but pays homage to the great pre-Columbian civilizations – Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, Taínos. To the east of the composition, Christopher Columbus stands in all his majesty, beneath Henricus Martellus's world map (1489), accompanied by his caravels and the coat of arms that Isabella the Catholic would later bestow upon him.

To the west, a richly adorned native king welcomes the conqueror under the watchful gaze of the protective jaguar and ancient deities. At his feet lie the riches of the New World: codices, calendars, fruits, gold, and obsidian. The square also subtly evokes the myth of the god Quetzalcoatl, whose return was foretold… from the west.

A scholarly, profoundly spiritual square that finely weaves together the thread between history, beliefs, and civilizations.