small bontoc shield

weapons 27 · 26th April 2015, 01:02 PM

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, 09:03 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, 03:07 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...

26th April 2015, 01:02 PM	#1
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	small bontoc shield 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 Attached Images

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28th April 2015, 09:03 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	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.