Antique Bontoc Tribal Belt from the Philippines
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This is a rare, AKOSAN or lightning belt from the Bontoc tribe in the mountains of Central Luzon. see related example in the book 'FORM AND SPLENDOR' by Roberto Maramba. A wonderful old Tribal belt with shell beads and textile adornment. The necklace measures 24 inches around, the large shell ring is 3 inches across , the large bronze ring is 3 inches across. Provenance: Collected in situ in the mid 20th century by Paul Hendricks, Ex- collection The Museum Of Oddities, Indiana.
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Good, well handled
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Antique Bontoc Tribal Belt from the Philippines
Estimate $300 - $500
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