Shield

50-49-71

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-49-71
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Pigment
Description

Wood, stained, of one piece; three upper and two lower prongs; shorter and broader than Kalinga type. Bands of woven cane on two upper and two lower prongs. Very old; much used in head hunting as indicated by worn areas on front. Noticable convex form.

Length 89 cm
Width 34 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 373 - Other Number

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