BONTOC HEADHUNTING FIGURAL GROUP

Origin: Philippines, N. Luzon, Bontoc People    (Provenance:  Ex. Brant Mackley Hummelstown Pennsylvania.  This carving was brought back by WWII G.I. David Zeigler of the Reading Pennsylvania area of Berks County)

Period/Date: Circa 1920-1930

Materials:  Hardwood, dark red stain

Description:  This impressively carved figural group with beautiful rich color features two Bontoc males wearing "oklop" hunters helmets.  The figure in the back has a relief-carved pectoral necklace.  The men were likely carrying a beheaded victim on a pole who would have been lashed to his own shield in a fetal position!  There is a glued mend to the left arm of the front figure and a natural crack to the side of the decorated base.  A high quality carving made by a accomplished artisan.

Dimensions:   Height 13.25"  (34 cm), Width 8.75"  (22 cm)

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