A rare Luzon Salakot

Iain · 14th March 2015, 10:25 AM

Lovely piece, thanks for sharing. I always appreciate viewing even if I don't have an insightful comment to contribute.

Sajen · 17th March 2015, 06:39 PM

Very nice piece Gavin!

Battara · 17th March 2015, 10:59 PM

This is a great example. Most of these seem to. E Tagalog and in museums. Yours is in great condition. I would only polish the silver (which is meant to be polished).

Only elite men important to the Spanish government had the privilege of wearing them.

Maurice · 25th March 2015, 03:43 PM

A lovely piece and great to see it in uncleaned condition!

Rare find and in very good condition!

Regards,
Maurice

kino · 28th March 2015, 07:31 PM

What a beautiful hat. Is it made from a gourd or a hollowed out wood?
The silver spike is amazing.
Congrats!

Gavin Nugent · 1st April 2015, 12:04 AM

Thanks Gents.

Battara, the silver, I will leave, the next custodian can choose what they want to do there.

Maurice, a lucky find, just the right place at the right time...I never ever expected to see one.

Kino, I was pondering that for a while and I think you hit the nail on the head! It does appear to be a gourd outer casing with a complex rattan inner.

Thanks

Gavin

Battara · 1st April 2015, 01:16 AM

I have seen these made of gourd, wood, canvas, felt, turtle shell, and even porcupine fish, all with some silver on them.

Woven complex rattan work on the inside is common to all.

What is nice is that yours is complete, even the chin tie.

14th March 2015, 10:25 AM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,718	Lovely piece, thanks for sharing. I always appreciate viewing even if I don't have an insightful comment to contribute.

17th March 2015, 06:39 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,268	Very nice piece Gavin!

17th March 2015, 10:59 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,304	This is a great example. Most of these seem to. E Tagalog and in museums. Yours is in great condition. I would only polish the silver (which is meant to be polished). Only elite men important to the Spanish government had the privilege of wearing them.

25th March 2015, 03:43 PM	#4
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,456	A lovely piece and great to see it in uncleaned condition! Rare find and in very good condition! Regards, Maurice

28th March 2015, 07:31 PM	#5
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,019	What a beautiful hat. Is it made from a gourd or a hollowed out wood? The silver spike is amazing. Congrats!

1st April 2015, 12:04 AM	#6
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thanks Gents. Battara, the silver, I will leave, the next custodian can choose what they want to do there. Maurice, a lucky find, just the right place at the right time...I never ever expected to see one. Kino, I was pondering that for a while and I think you hit the nail on the head! It does appear to be a gourd outer casing with a complex rattan inner. Thanks Gavin

1st April 2015, 01:16 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,304	I have seen these made of gourd, wood, canvas, felt, turtle shell, and even porcupine fish, all with some silver on them. Woven complex rattan work on the inside is common to all. What is nice is that yours is complete, even the chin tie.