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19th C. Sumatran Iron Helmet - Takula Tofao
19th C. Sumatran Iron Helmet - Takula Tofao
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Description
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Nias Island, northern Sumatra, ca. 19th century CE. A rounded, narrow sheet iron helmet with a thin, narrow rim and two thin iron slats that run front to back and side to side over the top of the helmet. The upper and lower portions of the helmet are made from two pieces, with a clear join line around the upper center of the helmet. This style of helmet is known as "takula tofao" and many versions have additional decorative elements like spikes or horns; the interior would have been cushioned with woven rattan. Size: 9.2" L x 7.5" W x 5.3" H (23.4 cm x 19 cm x 13.5 cm); 11.3" H (28.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired September 28, 2023 via Material Culture, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Condition
Chipping to brim with some small losses and fissures. Slight indentations and bending to form, as well as minor areas of corrosion-related losses/ragged edges
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19th C. Sumatran Iron Helmet - Takula Tofao

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