Helmet-shaped headdress, around 1900 · Philippines - Bontoc · ID: 3040849
not available anymore
Provenance
Maria Closa, Manila, Philippines (mid 1980’s)French Collection
Size
H: 11 cm
L: 18,5 cm
H: 4.3 inch
L: 7.3 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, carved with eyelets for attachment of ornament, slightly dam., missing parts along rim;
worn when going away from home for hunting; could be used as containers for water and food as well.