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A bronze helmet, after the antique,
A bronze helmet, after the antique, modelled with cast rams heads under a heart-shaped aperture, 19cm x 25.5cm/Provenance: Abbey House, Malmesbury
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KULAH KHUD HELMET, OF DEMI
KULAH KHUD HELMET, OF DEMI HEMISPHERE FORM HEADED BY A SPIKE Kulah Khud helmet, of demi hemisphere form headed by a spike, overall decorated with entwining flowering vine tendrils and wide border with Arabic inscriptions, incorporation a hood of chain mail, 15"h (excluding hood) x 9"d
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* A Painted Metal Helmet with
* A Painted Metal Helmet with reticulated ear pieces and nose guard. Height overall 15 inches.
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FOLIATE ENGRAVED RIVETED ARMOR
FOLIATE ENGRAVED RIVETED ARMOR HELMET WITH VISORArmor helmet believed to be 18th/ 19th c., the steel with foliate engraving on the front and visor, all parts joined by rivets only, pointed visor with vertical slits over rope embellished trim, the visor pivots up and down, approx 12.25"h, 8.5"w, 9.25"d, 3lbs **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
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HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE HELMETHarley Davidson Motorcycle Helmet
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MENDE HELMET MASK, SIERRA
MENDE HELMET MASK, SIERRA LEONEMENDE HELMET MASK, SIERRA LEONE, Sande society, carved wood, h: 17 in.
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* A Middle Eastern Steel Helmet
* A Middle Eastern Steel Helmet of domed spiked form with a chainmail skirt. Height overall 19 1/2 inches.
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A Carved Helmet Mask Bamum
A Carved Helmet Mask Bamum depicting a smiling male figure. Height 13 inches.
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THREE MILITARY HELMETSpainted metal
THREE MILITARY HELMETSpainted metal and leather; various sizes Condition:
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A double visored steel close helmet
A double visored steel close helmet of ''Maximilian'' form of rounded Italian shape and crest with composition (?) eagle's head and ostrich plume 25ins high (overall)
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A MENDE PEOPLE, SIERRA LEONE CARVED
A MENDE PEOPLE, SIERRA LEONE CARVED HELMET MASK.CARVED WITH ELABORATE HAIRSTYLE SURMOUNTED WITH A BIRD. TYPICAL FULL FOREHEAD WITH SMALL FACIAL FEATURES AND SCARIFICATION MARKS UNDER THE EYES. THREADING HOLES AROUND THE PERIMETER TO FIX TO COSTUME. 46CM TALL
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Chin
Chin
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ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET
ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET with one-piece scull rising visor and bevor attached by common pivots - h:11 w:13 d:9.50 in.
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Two Delaware "Tatteyville" fire
Two Delaware "Tatteyville" fire helmets, 7"h x 15"l
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ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET
ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET with one-piece scull rising visor and bevor attached by common pivots - h:11 w:13 d:9.50 in.
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An elaborately pierced close helm
An elaborately pierced close helm in the style of 16th century Italy, the skull of two-piece construction with heavily roped comb, breaths at either side, pierced and carved floral plum holder, and features a rear lame of elaborate carving and brass floral rivets. The visor is well carved to match rear and forward lames with multiple breaths to either side and high viability ocularium. The lower visor or ventail is carved in a matching fashion to the other components and features multiple breathes. Bevor features a raised ventail support and locking spring for ventail. Forward lame is carved to match remainder of helm and features replaced floral rivets throughout with lightly roped rim; some wear, some surface scratches and rusting; H 12 1/4" x L 13" x W 8 1/4" (approx.)
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A CROMWELLIAN LOBSTER TAIL HELMET
A CROMWELLIAN LOBSTER TAIL HELMET the skull formed in two halves with overlapping internal join, the hinged peak triple face and neck guard was formed in one piece with three simulated lames, with pierced ear-flaps, circa 1640
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A Carved and Polychrome Decorated
A Carved and Polychrome Decorated Helmet Mask Kete having exaggerated eyes and nose with geometric scarification decoration throughout. Height 18 1/2 inches.
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*An Olmec Style Pottery Mask with
*An Olmec Style Pottery Mask with helmet previously broken and repaired. Height 7 1/4 inches.
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A Turkish helmet with incised
A Turkish helmet with incised foliate decoration and spiked finial, 29cm high
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World War II helmet with liner.
World War II helmet with liner.
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HELMET MASK WITH AGGRESSIVE
HELMET MASK WITH AGGRESSIVE COUNTENANCE, POSSIBLY BALI Helmet Mask with Aggressive Countenance, possibly Bali, Indonesia, probably modern, with pink face and huge toothy open mouth, 12"h
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VINTAGE METAL WAR
VINTAGE METAL WAR HELMETDESCRIPTION: A vintage metal military war helmet, liner and chinstrap. CIRCA: Early -Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: H. 8" x D. 11" CONDITION: Pre-owned condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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WEST AFRICA, YORUBA HELMET
WEST AFRICA, YORUBA HELMET HEADDRESS Carved wood with paint, the helmet depicts a person with ritual scars supporting a platform upon which is a horse with rider (21-1/2 in. tall).
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A Soviet Russian cosmonaut helmet
A Soviet Russian cosmonaut helmet together with a Mig jet fighter pilot helmet incl. oxygen mask etc.
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A WWII AMERICAN M1 HELMET with
A WWII AMERICAN M1 HELMET with original liner and canvas chin-strap.
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An Important Yoruba Carved and
An Important Yoruba Carved and Painted Wood Gelede Helmut and Body Mask Ensemble Nigeria the hollow head crowned with an openwork "cage" comprised of snakes lizards birds and fish the drum form hollow torso carved with three sectional child figures attached head height 16 in.; torso height 19 in. the two parts joined by a metal skeleton approx. overall height 48 in. Provenance: Thomas D. Slater Indianapolis; thence to current owner.
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MENDE PEOPLES, 'SOWEI' HELMET
MENDE PEOPLES, 'SOWEI' HELMET MASK 20th c., Sierra Leone, dark patina wood, carved as a female head, the coiffure surmounted by a small turtle, 15"h x 8.5"dia
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A WWI M16 GERMAN HELMET with
A WWI M16 GERMAN HELMET with leather lining and chin-piece.
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Late Victorian helmet in the 17th
Late Victorian helmet in the 17th century style, hand-wrought with one-piece skull, black and white gorget roped with light embossing and locking rivet; some wear, general rusting; helmet H 13 1/2" x L 13 1/2" W 10", gorget H 6 1/4" x L 10 3/4" x W 11 1/2" (approx.)
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Late Victorian helmet in the 17th
Late Victorian helmet in the 17th century style, hand-wrought with one-piece skull, black and white gorget roped with light embossing and locking rivet; some wear, general rusting; helmet H 13 1/2" x L 13 1/2" W 10", gorget H 6 1/4" x L 10 3/4" x W 11 1/2" (approx.)
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HELMET MASK, "LIPIKO", MAKONDE
HELMET MASK, "LIPIKO", MAKONDE PEOPLE, TANZANIA OR MOZA...Helmet Mask, "lipiko" wood, hair; Makonde people; Tanzania or Mozambique, Africa. It would be kept in a small hut behind the village elder's home and shown at feasts or during initiation ceremonies.ξSize: 8'' x 7.5'' x 8.5'' (20 x 19 x 22 cm).
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PAINTED LEATHER FIRE HELMET WITH
PAINTED LEATHER FIRE HELMET WITH SHIELDPainted leather fire helmet , with shield inscribed Veni Vidi Vici Niagara. Provenance: The Estate of Fred Eyster, York, Pennsylvania.
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Good condition with expected wear.
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17TH C GERMAN STYLE HELMET, SHOWS
17TH C GERMAN STYLE HELMET, SHOWS REPAIRS TOVISOR AND GORGET, 14" HIGH X 9 1/2" WIDE X 12" DEEP.
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A MENDE WOMAN'S HELMET MASKA
A MENDE WOMAN'S HELMET MASKA Mende woman's helmet mask, 20th century; Sierra Leone/Liberia The type of helmet mask worn by women of the Sande society, the carved and burnished wooden mask with elaborately carved hair style and the diminutive face with notched carving into the cheeks representing ritual scarification, mounted on a wood base with a metal pole Dimensions: Overall: 15.5" H x 8.5" W x 10.25" D Provenance: Estate of Dr. Sanford Kaufman and Dr. P. Waverly Davidson
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Primitive carved headpiece,
Primitive carved headpiece, approx 70cm H