An anthropomorphic "devil's head" helmet preserved in the permanent collection of the The David Collection (Davids Samling) museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Qajar-era Iran (Persia) or Northern India, produced around the 19th century.
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An anthropomorphic "devil's head" helmet preserved in the permanent collection of the The David Collection (Davids Samling) museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Qajar-era Iran (Persia) or Northern India, produced around the 19th century.
by SashSegal
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Kulah Khud (horned demon/feline face variety), forged from steel and brass, featuring gold-overlaid engravings, riveted side ears, and a long chainmail aventail protecting the neck.
These highly stylized pieces were primarily used as theatrical or ceremonial props. They frequently served as costumes during the annual Shiite *taziya* passion plays or represented the demonic visages (*div*) defeated by the legendary hero Rustam in the Persian epic poem, the *Shahnama*.
[https://davidmus.dk/kunst-fra-islams-verden/metal-vaben-og-smykker/item/1737?culture=en-us](https://davidmus.dk/kunst-fra-islams-verden/metal-vaben-og-smykker/item/1737?culture=en-us)