Bidspirit auction | Antique Japanese Kendo Woven Bamboo

Antique Japanese Kendo Woven Bamboo or Wicker Practice Helmet Mask - An antique Japanese kendo-style practice helmet, constructed of hand-woven bamboo or wicker with leather reinforcement, reflecting a traditional variant of protective headgear used in sword training.  Details Object Type: Kendo-style helmet  Origin: Japan Materials: Bamboo, leather, textile padding Dimensions: 14 × 10 in. (35.6 × 25.4 cm approx.) Construction: Hand-woven bamboo with leather reinforcement Condition: Overall good condition with wear consistent with age. Catalogue Note The helmet forms part of the traditional armour (bogu) used in Japanese kendo, itself derived from earlier martial training practices.