Photo by Ugo Serrano
The helmet skull is made of eight plates laced together with leather, with an attached skirt formed from the type of lamellar known as ‘willow leaf.’ Surprisingly well-preserved examples of these h…
Date: 18th–19th century. Culture: Tibetan, and possibly Bhutanese and Nepalese. Medium: Steel, iron, gold, silver, copper alloy, brass, wood, leather, tex...
The degree of ornamentation and the range of symbols found on Tibetan arms and armor can vary considerably, but generally the same decorative motifs found on other Tibetan objects and works of art, such as furniture, ritual implements, sculpture, and paintings, are seen on arms and armor.
Date: 18th–19th century. Culture: Tibetan, and possibly Bhutanese and Nepalese. Medium: Steel, iron, gold, silver, copper alloy, brass, wood, leather, tex...
Discover the rich legacy of Mongolian armor as we journey through time and warriors. From its ancient origins to the mighty Mongol Empire
Date: 1350–1450. Culture: Mongolian or Chinese. Medium: Iron, gold. Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 2.4 oz. (969.6 ...
According to animist beliefs, nature is alive with spirits. That’s a problem when a mining boom is despoiling the landscape. The solution, as Alec Ash discovered in Mongolia, is to employ a shaman to intercede with the supernatural
