Early 20th C. Asian Ifugao Boar Tusk Pendants (3)
**Originally Listed At $300**
Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Luzon Island, Ifugao Tribe, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine trio of warrior pendants made from polished boar tusks. The crescent-shaped tusks are rubbed with red and brown pigment and capped with a woven reed binding around the base. Pendants like these examples were presented to warriors as symbols of their fighting repute or to dancers for their performing prowess. Size of largest (all are relatively similar): 4.25" L x 0.75" W (10.8 cm x 1.9 cm).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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#141317 Dimensions: Condition Report: All three items have age-commensurate wear and fading to original pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great traces of original pigmentation throughout.
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Luzon Island, Ifugao Tribe, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine trio of warrior pendants made from polished boar tusks. The crescent-shaped tusks are rubbed with red and brown pigment and capped with a woven reed binding around the base. Pendants like these examples were presented to warriors as symbols of their fighting repute or to dancers for their performing prowess. Size of largest (all are relatively similar): 4.25" L x 0.75" W (10.8 cm x 1.9 cm).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#141317 Dimensions: Condition Report: All three items have age-commensurate wear and fading to original pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great traces of original pigmentation throughout.