Accession No
1939.138
Description
Woven cane helmet with chin strap attached; goat's hair attached to rim of helmet. A short stick protrudes from the top of the hat. Pest damage present.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; North Nigeria; Zaria
Period
Source
Grier, Selwyn MacGregor (Sir) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1939.138
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plant; Cane; Hair
Local Term
Measurements
260mm x 340mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Warriors helmet of plaited cane with fringe of goat hair.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Helmet-shaped hat with a plaited chin strap. Bundles of hair are attached to the piece. The hat is blackened and has a small stick on top.
Event Date 14/6/2005
Author: Jazmin Hundal
Description (Physical description)
Woven cane helmet with chin strap attached; goat's hair attached to rim of helmet. A short stick protrudes from the top of the hat. Pest damage present.
Event Date 17/1/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal
FM:127985
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