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1923.85.440

Cane work helmet, worn during village riots or when hunting tigers or leopards.

1923.85.440

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cane work helmet, worn during village riots or when hunting tigers or leopards.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Manipur
Cultural groups
Angami Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1927
Date collected
March 1927
Acquisition information
Donated: 1927
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Process Basketry
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.440

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Clothing Headgear, Basketry, Helmet