20th C. Filipino Igorot Iron Currency Axe Wood Handle
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Description
Southeast Asia, Philippines, northern Luzon, Igorot tribe, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine currency piece in the shape of an ornate axe. The tang of the forged-iron blade is inserted into the top of a wooden handle which is reinforced with a tubular iron neck, and the handle has a petite protrusion along the upper-middle section. Axes like this example were used by hunters to take the heads of their enemies. Size: 14.1" W x 23.5" H (35.8 cm x 59.7 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
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#136866
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#136866
Condition
Blade head is removable from top of handle. Minor abrasions to blade, neck tube, and handle, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina across blade and handle.
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20th C. Filipino Igorot Iron Currency Axe Wood Handle
Estimate $400 - $600
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