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helmet
;
dance equipment
Object Type
helmet
dance equipment
Museum number
As,HOF.88
Description
Portuguese military helmet, used by chiefs in war dance, made of brass, with copper studs.
Production date
16thC-18thC
Production place
Made in:
Portugal
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Lt-Col Demmeni
Field Collection by:
Henry Ogg Forbes
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Seram
Materials
brass
copper
Dimensions
Height:
26 centimetres
Weight:
820 grammes
Width:
23.10 centimetres
Depth:
34.50 centimetres
Curator's comments
From acquisition notes "old ? Portuguese".
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Royal Society
Acquisition date
1883
Department
Asia
Registration number
As,HOF.88
Additional IDs
CDMS number:
As1883C14.88
(old CDMS no.)
Miscellaneous number:
As1972,Q.1346
(also registered as)