EXTREMELY RARE PHILIPPINE HEADHUNTING SORCERER'S "HIPAG" FIGURE

Origin: N. Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao or Kankanay   (Provenance: Ex. Serge Schoffel, Brussels)

Period/Date: 19th Century

Materials:   Narra wood, Libations

Description:  This unusual type of Hipag figure features a seated rotund bowl barer.  It has been used for countless ceremonies and has acquired a blackened heavily encrusted patina from sacrificial libations and rice wine.  It is VERY RARE to find authentic hipags these days let alone of this age and quality!  

"Hipag are minor war deities and are invoked during ceremonies dealing with violence and aggressive actions.  These deities are firmly associated with head hunting and sorcery.  These figures serve as the vehicles through which certain hipag deities are called to the aid of their owner.  Great power resides in them and they are ritually smeared with the blood of sacrificed animals whenever their presence is required."  Page 194, People and Art of the Philippines.

Dimensions:   Height 6"  (15 cm), Width 3.75"  (9.5 cm)

Buyer agrees in advance his object is never to be used for malicious intent.

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