Is this a Naga hat / helmet?

kino · 28th March 2024, 09:01 PM

I’ve seen one similar at an auction site, they described it as being Naga of origin. They have been known to be incorrect.

H - 7in. L- 10in. W - 9.5in.

Where country, land or culture did this item originate from?

Sajen · 29th March 2024, 01:43 AM

Hello Albert,

I don't think so, I have the book "The Nagas, Hill Peoples of Northeast India" by Julian Jacobs, he shows several examples in this book, see pictures, I don't find a matching example.

Regards,
Detlef

kino · 29th March 2024, 06:29 PM

Thanks Detlef for sharing your thoughts and photos.
I googled the photo I took of the helmet and the results placed it as Indian and Burmese.

28th March 2024, 09:01 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Is this a Naga hat / helmet? I’ve seen one similar at an auction site, they described it as being Naga of origin. They have been known to be incorrect. H - 7in. L- 10in. W - 9.5in. Where country, land or culture did this item originate from? Attached Images

29th March 2024, 01:43 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Albert, I don't think so, I have the book "The Nagas, Hill Peoples of Northeast India" by Julian Jacobs, he shows several examples in this book, see pictures, I don't find a matching example. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

29th March 2024, 06:29 PM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Thanks Detlef for sharing your thoughts and photos. I googled the photo I took of the helmet and the results placed it as Indian and Burmese. Attached Images