Lot Essay
Cf. Casino, E. et al., The People and Art of the Philippines, Los Angeles, 1981, p.167, fig.158, where a 1904 photograph shows a similar shield held by a Bagobo warrior
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KALASAG, BAGOBO, SOUTHERN MINDANAO
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A SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES SHIELD
Kalasag, Bagobo, southern Mindanao
Of shaped rectangular form with conical boss at the center, extensive carved surface ornament to front and rear with black and white painted embellishments, black and white hair tufts inserted in the sides, carved rattan-bound grip to rear
37in. (94cm.) high
Kalasag, Bagobo, southern Mindanao
Of shaped rectangular form with conical boss at the center, extensive carved surface ornament to front and rear with black and white painted embellishments, black and white hair tufts inserted in the sides, carved rattan-bound grip to rear
37in. (94cm.) high