Armband called baningal by the Ifugao or abkil by the Bontoc or more commonly tankil. These armbands are simply ornamental for the former but linked to headhunting for the latter. Ifugao or Bontoc, Northern Luzon Island, Mountain Province, Philippines Wood, warthog tooth, rattan, patina of use. H. 10 cm Provenance : Pierre Langlois
Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€896
Buyer's premium
28%
Armband called baningal by the Ifugao or abkil by the Bontoc or more commonly tankil. These armbands are simply ornamental for the former but linked to headhunting for the latter.
Ifugao or Bontoc, Northern Luzon Island, Mountain Province, Philippines
Wood, warthog tooth, rattan, patina of use.
H. 10 cm
Provenance :
Pierre Langlois
Sale
Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris