Tankil Bracelet, Luzon Island, Philippines
This tankil bracelet comes from the northern island of Luzon in the Philippines.
The jewelry consists of boar tusks joined by rattan braiding and surmounted by a rare double anthropomorphic wooden figurine. An armless figure with a torso decorated with engraved tattoos rests on the head of a crouching figure.
Men wore this bracelet on their upper arm during ritual ceremonies related to headhunting.
Luzon Island, Philippines. Good condition.
The jewelry consists of boar tusks joined by rattan braiding and surmounted by a rare double anthropomorphic wooden figurine. An armless figure with a torso decorated with engraved tattoos rests on the head of a crouching figure.
Men wore this bracelet on their upper arm during ritual ceremonies related to headhunting.
Luzon Island, Philippines. Good condition.
2 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Diameter: 10,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1766233
Availability: In stock
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