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weapons 27 26th April 2015 12:02 PM
small bontoc shield
 
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can you tell me what you think of this small shield bontoc
It measures 70cm long x 18cm wide was used it has a child or is a decorative shield
I have never seen as small
the last weaving rattan is unusual
the patina seems quite old

VANDOO 28th April 2015 08:03 PM
IT COULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR DANCE AND PERHAPS BY A CHILD, BUT I SUSPECT IT WAS MADE FOR DISPLAY ON THE WALL. IF THE HANDLE IS WORN OR DISCOLORED AND CAN BE GRIPED THAT WOULD BE THE BEST INDICATOR OF USE.

weapons 27 29th April 2015 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by VANDOO
IT COULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR DANCE AND PERHAPS BY A CHILD, BUT I SUSPECT IT WAS MADE FOR DISPLAY ON THE WALL. IF THE HANDLE IS WORN OR DISCOLORED AND CAN BE GRIPED THAT WOULD BE THE BEST INDICATOR OF USE.
Thank you I also think that it would be for a child... There was a label indicating child Oceania shield... In addition it is very well done...


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