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Antique Bontoc Tribal Belt from the Philippines

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Antique Bontoc Tribal Belt from the Philippines

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This is a rare, so-called 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. Collected in the Mid 20th century. Provenance: Ex collection The Museum Of Oddities, Indiana.

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Antique Bontoc Tribal Belt from the Philippines

Name: Antique Bontoc Tribal Belt from the Philippines
SKU: 98398940
Price: 220 USD
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