Wood helmet mask topped with elephant; opposing open rectangular jaws with side tusks; six tusks over jaws on one side, curving horns on the other. Relief of red human face mask on one side, crocodile ...

Despite that trend, Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine never elected to wear a mask or helmet, and that decision was very intentional. Related. The First Sith In Star Wars Explained.

The reconstructed helmet — which consists of a cap, cheek pieces, a mask and a neck guard — is made primarily out of iron and copper alloy, with accents of silver, gold, tin, enamel and garnet.