Lau Lassi Bride's Helmet
- Description:
- Brides's helmet (top). Wicker covered with cowrie shell beads, feather plume, eagle shaped shell on front. 'Veil' face piece (bottom) made of tortoise shell, 8 strands of beads hang down with seed pods. Found at Lau Lassi Village, Langa Langa Lagoon. Solomon Islands
- Location:
- Solomon Islands
- Format:
- physical object
- Collections:
- Digital Public Library of America
- Contributors:
- Illinois State University
- Content partner:
- Illinois State University
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Intricacies of bride helmet
By Harvey | Texas | 22 Apr 2026
This item really is a work of art. Every piece of it seems like it was placed with care, and it would not be surprising if each one had meaning. I wonder what the significance of the 8 strands of beads are. And what bird are the feathers from?
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