Tibetan helmet

[Timo Nieminen]

Originally Posted by endeavour192

I just wanted to know if it is an antique tibetan helmet (18e or 19e century), or if it is a fake ?

In addition to the opinion above, I'll add that the lamellar neck-guard is laced incorrectly. Not just a little wrong, but completely wrong.

[kronckew]

bhutan swords are still part of the national dress, the king wears his frequently on state occasions. makes it harder to date them as they are actively being traditionally made as i type.

the king:

[kronckew]

also, the swords come in various lengths and grades. my 'villager' model:

[David R]

I had one of those, many years ago. I greatly regret letting it go, a very well made blade, very simply mounted.

[dennee]

That's a baanmok, a Lepcha knife from Sikkim. There are similarities to the working knives of Bhutan.

I have often wondered if the baanmok blades of the fullered type were made by Nepalese smiths.

[kronckew]

you are correct,

found this:

Originally Posted by denee

The knife or short sword is the traditional "ban" of the Lepcha people, who principally came to live in remoter, forested valleys in Sikkim, but were found in Bhutan as well and across the Nepal border. Although it frequently appears as "Bhutanese," it is distinct (in length, blade shape and composition, scabbard and decoration) from the typical arms of the ethnically Tibetan Bhutias who migrated into the area and became the majority (at least before the influx of a great number of Nepalis to the area). I believe that Lord Egerton identifies such a piece as from Bhutan, as indeed it could have been made, used and collected there. A photographed example in his book is identified as from "Bhotan or Nepalese Frontier.".

[endeavour192]

Thank you. What about thoses helmets ? Is it real old (18-19e century) ?
It is isupposed to be tibetan and bhutanese helmet.





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Robert