Protective hat / Helmet
Adi peoples, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Rattan
19th or early 20th century
13” (33cm) long by 4” (10cm) tall
A beautiful tightly woven hat / helmet entirely made from rattan. The patina is very good and rich from age and use. The men and warriors wore such helmets for prestige and protection and often decorated them with animal skulls.
$800
