Paseki is a helmet fromIndonesia. It is used by the ethnic groups of eastern Indonesia, such as theToraja andMinahasa ofSulawesi.[1]
The paseki is usually made of brass. It is made on the model of theSpanishMorion helmets. The first versions of these helmets were imported to Indonesia by theVOC (Dutch East India Company) around 1602 to 1795. The helmets are richly decorated with metal pads and a helmet bush (decoration). The helmet bush is made according to the own wishes of the Indonesian warriors.[2]
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