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Corselet and Helmet

1800s

Philippines, Mindanao

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Medium
Brass plates and chain mail
Measurements
Average: 80.6 cm (31 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss 1916.904
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Not on view
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A mustard-yellow helmet features a fin on top and a dark-brown corselet, an armor vest. The corselet has flat panels connected by chainmail across the chest and in three rows of squares below, creating a skirt-like shape. The chainmail juts out in triangular edges at the shoulders. Two organically-shaped clasps hold either side of the chest together. The helmet visor tents up at the center, fin and edges outlined with a serrated pattern.

Corselet and Helmet

1800s

Philippines, Mindanao

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