Cantonese Opera Helmet Item Number: Edz1633 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A conical-like-shaped filagreed paper mache helmet painted brown, gold, and orange. On top, there is a paper mache knob-like extension painted brown and gold. The filagreed parts have circular mirror inserts. There are three orange cloth panels, one at the back with one at either side, with sewn on decorations of circular mirrors edged with brass-coloured metal, and sewn around the bottom of the helmet. Also on the bottom of the helmet, there are attached fibre cords, one on either side.