Accession No
D 1976.47.2
Description
Bamboo and reed helmet.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet
Period
Source
Williamson, Frederick [collector]; Williamson, Margaret Dobie (Mrs) [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
D 1976.47.2; 47
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cane; Bamboo; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
266mm x 188mm x 266mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Sticky label adhered to the inside of the hat reads: '47'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (References)
See note in record D 1976.1
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Other owners)
Collected by: Williamson, Margaret D.
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Bamboo shield and helmet
Event Date 1976
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Bamboo and cane helmet. Conical in shape with a small, spherical opening in the top of the helmet. The helmet is made from interweaving, thin strips of cane set around a bamboo ribbed shape. The helmet is very solid and hard in nature, despite being made of plant fibres. Some red pigment found on the hat around the interior.
Event Date 7/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:285021
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