DepartmentHispano

Conquistador helmet

NameHelmet

Maker Robert E. Woodman

CultureSpanish

Dateca. 1935

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

Mediummetal

DimensionsOverall: 8 13/16 x 12 3/16 in. (22.4 x 31 cm)

Credit LineIn Memory of robert E. Woodman by d'Anne Lemke and family.

Object numberFA.1984.348.3

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Tinwork

DescriptionReproduction of Spanish conquistador helmet. Cut, hammered, rolled, stamped, soldered together, and polished. Pointed oblong shape with high, hammered crown. Slightly turn-down brim. Extra section over top edge of crown has 17 designs.Used in Santa Fe Fiesta-Mrs. Lemke. For info. on maker see vile.