Igorot Spear Before And After

Nonoy Tan · 30th September 2013, 02:28 PM

Thanks, Jose. I continue to learn a lot from you too!

Hi Detlef, the first spear (with a rattan band around the shaft) appears to be Ifugao to me. The second one is tougher to identify. I have seen this type typically coming from Eastern Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya and used by the Ilongot, Ifugao, and Gaddang. I should say that these are my best guesses and I could be wrong.

Robert, the size of the spearhead really varies. This photo give an idea of what I mean. Primarily, the determining factor is the target. If the target is small, then the spearhead would be small, and so on. You spear would be ideal for hunting large prey. Secondary factors are personal style or preference of the owner, price or cost, etc.

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30th September 2013, 02:28 PM	#11
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Thanks, Jose. I continue to learn a lot from you too! Hi Detlef, the first spear (with a rattan band around the shaft) appears to be Ifugao to me. The second one is tougher to identify. I have seen this type typically coming from Eastern Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya and used by the Ilongot, Ifugao, and Gaddang. I should say that these are my best guesses and I could be wrong. Robert, the size of the spearhead really varies. This photo give an idea of what I mean. Primarily, the determining factor is the target. If the target is small, then the spearhead would be small, and so on. You spear would be ideal for hunting large prey. Secondary factors are personal style or preference of the owner, price or cost, etc. [IMG]http://[/IMG]