Shield for comment

imas560 · 15th September 2013, 05:44 AM

Hello all,
I picked up this shield recently, there was only one photo for the auction which showed the shield face on.
The description read as follows:

"Luzon (Phillipines) Headhunters Sheild
By the Kalinga People from central Luzon in the Philippines.
A headhunter's wooden shield."

Approx. 150cm / 59" tall, 28cm / 11" wide.

When I opened the package and saw the handle I am inclined to believe is more of a tourist item. Also there appear to be no major dings of any kind.

Any comments greatly appreciated.

thanks.

Battara · 15th September 2013, 06:31 AM

Well, it looks more like a Kalinga dance shield. The tourist ones look awful.

imas560 · 15th September 2013, 06:48 AM

thanks Battara

15th September 2013, 05:44 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Shield for comment Hello all, I picked up this shield recently, there was only one photo for the auction which showed the shield face on. The description read as follows: "Luzon (Phillipines) Headhunters Sheild By the Kalinga People from central Luzon in the Philippines. A headhunter's wooden shield." Approx. 150cm / 59" tall, 28cm / 11" wide. When I opened the package and saw the handle I am inclined to believe is more of a tourist item. Also there appear to be no major dings of any kind. Any comments greatly appreciated. thanks. Attached Images

15th September 2013, 06:31 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Well, it looks more like a Kalinga dance shield. The tourist ones look awful.

15th September 2013, 06:48 AM	#3
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	thanks Battara