Zemanek-Münster

Four amulets "linglingo"

Philippines - Luzon
sold EUR 500
Provenance
Ramon Villegas, Manila, Philippines
Size
H: 2,5 cm - 4 cm
H: 1.0 inch - 1.6 inch

Description

metal, decorated with stylized animal heads resp. seated figures.
These amulets are worn either as earrings or as pendants. They are believed to have supernatural powers, bring luck and improve the owner’s fertility.


Comparing literature

Musée du Quai Branly (ed.), Philippines, Paris 2013, p. 292, ill. 202

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