Helmet

Description

Helmet with elliptical dome of coiled rattan, bamboo rim, and chinstrap of bear hide, worn by warriors: Assam, Abor

Museum reference

A.1930.328

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Helmet

Production information

Assam, India, South Asia

Style / Culture

Abor

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo, Bear hide

Physical description

Elliptical dome of coiled rattan, bamboo rim, chinstrap of bear hide

References

Jacobs, J., The Nagas, London, 1990, p. 110 top