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Ethnological Museum of Berlin Süd- und Südostasien Naga-Sammlung [I C 28153]
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Warrior's Helmet

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Description

The warrior's helmet is made of plant fibre weave covered with a tiger skin(?) It is also adorned with boar tusks and a piece of wood, to which a tassel of dyed hair is attached. It was worn by warriors of the Banpara, Joboka and Sangloi who are now called Wancho, Nocte or Konyak Naga.

Entry in the historical main catalogue: Helmet, Asam: Naga- Tupi

Material/Technique

Headgear made of planFiber braid, covered with fur, with boar tusks and wood appliqué and with a colored hair tassel.

Measurements

Height x width x depth: 33.2 x 17.6 x 28 cm

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