Bagobo Shield Puzzler

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Indianajones

Hi again,
Sajen; your blanket or may be skirt (depends on size) is I also think worn and used by the Ifugao, as it is derived from a quite large textile from the Ifugao, called a 'baya'ong'. These were worn by more wealthy as it can be chilly there. Included a pic of such large cloth. Though have to say yours has black color and the early 20th cent pieces are in indigo blue.
Kalinga (South-)use different ones with red n d.blue stripes and embroidered with yellow n red 'pyramids'.
Thanks for sharing your pieces; very nice!

Thank you! The size is 117 x 66 cm, the last picture show only the half, I have hang it up over a door. I think it is complete as there are on both sides border.

Regards,

Detlef