Moro Helmet

Battara · 19th April 2014, 09:17 PM

Greetings Edmos. I like this, it is a nice piece, thank you for posting.

First of all, I doubt this goes with Moro armor (though anything is possible). Usually moro helmets look more Spanish and made of metal like brass.

Second, this does look like Maranao okir work, so I might say that this is a traditional Maranao salakot or hat.

Third, not sure how old this is, though I am not seeing the type of patina showing 19th century, though this is based on the pictures I see.

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19th April 2014, 09:17 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Greetings Edmos. I like this, it is a nice piece, thank you for posting. First of all, I doubt this goes with Moro armor (though anything is possible). Usually moro helmets look more Spanish and made of metal like brass. Second, this does look like Maranao okir work, so I might say that this is a traditional Maranao salakot or hat. Third, not sure how old this is, though I am not seeing the type of patina showing 19th century, though this is based on the pictures I see.