A rare Luzon Salakot

Gavin Nugent · 13th March 2015, 03:38 PM

A fine silver embellished 19th century Luzon Salakot or district chief's hat.

A fine and recent addition to our hear gear collection and a big thank you to Nathaniel for pointing me in the right direction and Lorenz for the confirmation.

I hope you enjoy this unusual piece.

Gavin

VANDOO · 13th March 2015, 09:43 PM

MUST HAVE BELONGED TO THE KAISER OF THE PHILIPPINES.

REMINDS ME OF THE SPIKES ON WW1 GERMAN HELMETS. SPIKES ON HEADGEAR ARE ALSO COMMON IN THAILAND, BURMA AND OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE REGION.
VERY COOL!

Robert · 14th March 2015, 06:51 AM

A Luzon Pickelhaube

A wonderful addition to your collection and in such great condition!! Will you be polishing the wood and silver up a bit?

Best,
Robert

Gavin Nugent · 14th March 2015, 08:25 AM

Thanks guys.

I will not be touching the patina in anyway.

Gavin

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.

kino · 1st April 2015, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

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

I question the leather chin strap...to me it doesn't seem to be original to the hat, it could be a replacement. It has a brass ring, which I think should be silver to match the rest of the embellishments. That being said, it's still a very lovely piece that if it were mine, it would be my Sunday go to meeting hat.

Here's one that I found a couple of months back, woven rattan with a tiny spike.

Gavin Nugent · 2nd April 2015, 01:24 AM

Kino,

I personally think the entire chin strap, antler toggles and the end pieces are reproduced, I suspect faithfully from what may have once resided there.

Gavin

Battara · 3rd April 2015, 04:20 AM

Well upon a second look, you are right it is leather.

I believe that these were originally made of woven cloth cord, and yes often with silver pieces matching the silver on the rest of the salakot.

13th March 2015, 03:38 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	A rare Luzon Salakot A fine silver embellished 19th century Luzon Salakot or district chief's hat. A fine and recent addition to our hear gear collection and a big thank you to Nathaniel for pointing me in the right direction and Lorenz for the confirmation. I hope you enjoy this unusual piece. Gavin Attached Images

13th March 2015, 09:43 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	MUST HAVE BELONGED TO THE KAISER OF THE PHILIPPINES. REMINDS ME OF THE SPIKES ON WW1 GERMAN HELMETS. SPIKES ON HEADGEAR ARE ALSO COMMON IN THAILAND, BURMA AND OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE REGION. VERY COOL!

14th March 2015, 06:51 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	A Luzon Pickelhaube A wonderful addition to your collection and in such great condition!! Will you be polishing the wood and silver up a bit? Best, Robert

14th March 2015, 08:25 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thanks guys. I will not be touching the patina in anyway. Gavin

14th March 2015, 10:25 AM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	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	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Very nice piece Gavin!

17th March 2015, 10:59 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	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	#8
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,330	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	#9
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,001	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	#10
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	#11
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	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.

2nd April 2015, 01:24 AM	#13
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Kino, I personally think the entire chin strap, antler toggles and the end pieces are reproduced, I suspect faithfully from what may have once resided there. Gavin

3rd April 2015, 04:20 AM	#14
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	Well upon a second look, you are right it is leather. I believe that these were originally made of woven cloth cord, and yes often with silver pieces matching the silver on the rest of the salakot.