Highlands Cane Breastplate Armor, Papua New Guinea
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Breast plate body armour, woven cane, cuirass, Highlands, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, 53 cm high
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- Cuirass - A cuirass is a type of body armor that covers the chest and abdomen of the wearer. It is typically made of metal, such as steel or bronze, and is designed to protect the wearer from physical attacks, such as sword strikes or arrows. The cuirass is typically composed of two parts: a breastplate, which covers the chest, and a backplate, which covers the back. The two parts are fastened together at the sides, typically with straps or buckles.
It was an important part of a soldier's or knight's armor and was worn along with other parts of armor such as a helmet, gauntlets, and greaves. It was used to protect the wearer's vital organs, as well as to give them a more imposing appearance in battle.
The cuirass has a long history, it was used in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, as well as in medieval Europe. The design and construction of cuirass changed over time, with different cultures and periods using different materials, methods, and styles. The ancient Greeks and Romans used cuirass made of bronze, while medieval European knights used cuirass made of steel.
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