Lot 61H
Central Asia, northeastern India/Burma, Naga people, ca. early 20th century CE. A large helmet made of iron and leather, with a wicker exterior rim wrapped around a black fur - probably wild boar - cone. Two cow horns project from either side of the helmet. Sewn onto the wicker is the upper portion of a Eurasian beaver skull. Wicker stretches over the broad nose of the skull. Dyed goat hair, black and red, is sewn onto the wicker on either side of the skull. Size: 14.5" W x 8.75" H (36.8 cm x 22.2 cm); 16" H (40.6 cm) on included custom stand.
The Naga people are a combination of tribes in northeastern India and northwestern Burma; during the time that this helmet was made, they still led a very traditional lifestyle and engaged in headhunting. During the great ritual occasions in their calendar, men and women dress in ceremonial clothing and ornaments, including helmets like this one.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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- Condition: Small losses to the fur low on one side where it meets the brim. Dark patina from age and handling on horns and skull. Hair and wicker are in nice preserved condition.
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