11-21-2009, 12:21 PM
The intensifying of the ferocity of the warrior by adding decorative features like horns or wings was common to all ancient cultures and not just employed by the celts. Everyone could do that and so did the Greeks.
The wheel seen on many piloi isn't a celtic ornament, see my earliest posts. Paul has asked the same question.
Paul mentioned correctly the technical attachment of the horns, a technique all horned piloi I know share.
A close inspection of the Gorgoneia on many piloi was planned part of the canceled Guttmann-publication and should provide a better understanding of the number of helmet-workshops in South Italy.
The wheel seen on many piloi isn't a celtic ornament, see my earliest posts. Paul has asked the same question.
Paul mentioned correctly the technical attachment of the horns, a technique all horned piloi I know share.
A close inspection of the Gorgoneia on many piloi was planned part of the canceled Guttmann-publication and should provide a better understanding of the number of helmet-workshops in South Italy.
Jörg