Bontoc Tattoo Shield

Robert · 3rd December 2017, 04:34 AM

Beautiful shield Jose and what a great new addition to your collection. Can you tell me if decorations of this style were only added to shields of this particular style (wider at the top than then bottom), or were they also added to the more common examples like the one shown below? One more question, is the spear rest attached to the inside of the shield pictured below common? I only ask because I have seen only one other shield with this feature. Congratulations on being able to score this very rare piece.

Best,
Robert

3rd December 2017, 04:34 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Beautiful shield Jose and what a great new addition to your collection. Can you tell me if decorations of this style were only added to shields of this particular style (wider at the top than then bottom), or were they also added to the more common examples like the one shown below? One more question, is the spear rest attached to the inside of the shield pictured below common? I only ask because I have seen only one other shield with this feature. Congratulations on being able to score this very rare piece. Best, Robert Attached Images