Accession No
1892.125.74
Description
Helmet - Helmet made from the outer husk of a coconut, so as to protect the sides and back of the head. The crown, which is surmounted by a small knob, is protected with a covering of twisted coconut fibre cord. It is used when fighting with the " paiyuah" or fighting-stick
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Nicobar Islands
Period
Source
Man, Edward Horace
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1892.125.74; MAA: E 1892.125; E 1892.125.74; E 1892.125; AR 1892.42.74
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Coconut
Local Term
Kahawat
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Man.E.H
Event Date 17/8/1994
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Helmet made from the outer husk of a coconut, so as to protect the sides and back of the head. The crown, which is surmounted by a small knob, is protected with a covering of twisted coconut fibre cord. It is used when fighting with the " paiyuah" or fighting-stick
Event Date 17/8/1994
Author: maa
FM:92988
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