Mahiole

human history

Mahiole. Helmet. A crescent shaped helmet base with indentations for the ears, and a crest ridge through centre that tapers to a rounded point at the front. Made from the aerial roots of the 'ie'ie (Freycinetia Arborea), a woody climber endemic to the Pacific Islands. There are no feathers present.

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.128 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Aug 2021
Ingoa Kē

Helmet (English)

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1950.128

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Jul 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

31472 (ethnology)

545 (Oldman Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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helmet 31472
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