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No. 83773767
Pair of Ilongot headhunter's earrings, Luzon - Batling - Philippines (No Reserve Price)
No. 83773767
Pair of Ilongot headhunter's earrings, Luzon - Batling - Philippines (No Reserve Price)
A fine pair of Ilongot headhunter's earrings, Luzon, Philippines, called Batling, in excellent condition.
They are made from hornbill "ivory", brass, glass beads and tiny bangles of mother of pearl.
They symbolise great status and success at head-hunting, easily recognisable by their dark red/brown color.
Each eariring measures 12 x 2 cm
Will be send in a registered parcel by Hellenic Post.
(E.S.P. is a Dr of Prehistoric Archaeology and Ethnology and a passionate collector of tribal arts mainly from the South Seas)
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