Kalinga Igorot Headhunter Bontoc War Shield

A Northern Philippines Luzon Bontoc Igorot (19th Century) headhunter war shield having forked mound shape with three prongs at the top and two prongs at the base. It features rattan basketry which was

Bontoc Philippines Igrot Tribal War "Headhunter" Shield in carved wood with plaited fibre, late 19th c., having a recessed hand hold center back, decorative brass band at end of each stalk, 46" x 10".

21 1/2" Igorot Lute from the Bontoc Province, Philippines. The Igorot peoples are Austronesians. They were known in earlier days for their wars and practice of headhunting which may explain why we can

23 1/4" Igorot Lute from the Bontoc Province, Philippines. The Igorot peoples are Austronesians. They were known in earlier days for their wars and practice of headhunting which may explain why we can

Philippines Igorot 'Head Hunter' tribe axe. Iron axe head with metal support leading to wood handle. Wood handle is inlayed with copper and silver, carved grip to handle. Brass pommel. Size 18" H x 14

Igorot Kalinga head hunter axe. - Philippine. - approx. 26"L. Photos are considered part of description and condition.

Ifugao Headhunters Shield from Luzon, the Philippines, late 19th c., in a classic Bontoc form or 'Kalasag' with triple split rattan woven bands above and below the raised boss (portion of one band mis

The lot features a beautifully polychrome painted authentic circa 1870 Southern Plains War Shield attributed to the Comanche. The piece shows a brain tanned Buffalo stretched hide construction wetted

wood, white and black pigment, red and yellow ochre, raised middle ridge, painted with six ancestor spirit heads, plant fibre tassels along rim and through pierced septum (partly missing or brittle),

Wyoming Furniture Company (1890-1977), Panel Back Chair with War Shield, Arrows, fir, routed and painted tulip poplar, original red leather, 33 ¾ x 16 x 20 Provenance: Nobel Hotel Lander, WY Fr

A Kalinga shield Luzon, the Philippines, early 20th century, carved from one piece of wood, with rattan bindings and central cutout at the back for the handle. ht. 48 in. For further information on t

This is an excellent Blackfoot (Blackfeet) Native American Indian polychrome painted Warrior's shield that has been dated 1891. The piece shows a bent wood hoop with stretched Indian tanned hide showi

A DAYAK WAR SHIELD, Borneo, of classical form and style, the shield decorated with curvilinear patterns and remains of horizontal bands of applied hair, fine signs of age, use and wear. The rows of ha

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 int

War Shield, Sidamo / Oromo People, 19th C. Ethiopia, East Africa. Formed buffalo hide. Size: 28" diameter (68.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130

Trobriand Island, oval bowed wood tribal war shield, incised clan decoration with remains of color pigment. Woven cane grasp. 33 x 14 1/2 inches.

Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat style war shield (20th century) carved wood, painted pigment black ash, white clay, and red and yellow ochres, and fiber carved front having carved figures at

Torricelli Mountains, Papua New Guinea. 38 1/2" high, carved from a single piece of wood. The face with curvilinear abstracted motifs in high relief. Pierced to secure the grip anchors, the holes plug

Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat war shield (mid-20th century) carved wood, painted pigment black ash, white clay, and red and yellow ochres, and fiber carved front depicting three raised abs

African Zulu cowhide battle shield with weapons. The battle shield, knobkerrie club, battle axe and stabbing spear are bound together by wire. Age unknown (please review all photos). Dimensions: Cowhi

A Waghi Valley war shield, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the shield made from a single piece of wood, the surface with two large “X” patterns and painted with oran

41" x 17". Constructed of two pieces of wood tightly bound with rattan. Domed central boss with integral hand grip. **Good condition overall with some wear to edges. Rattan binding is solid w

A wood, metal and fiber axe. Extremely sharp blade. Display stand is included. 19" H (w/o stand)

Earl Biss (Native American, 1947-1998) War Shields in the Bright Sunlight, 1994 Oil on canvas 20 x 30 (in) 22 x 32 x 1.5 (in) Framed Signed Biss, upper right Titled, signed, dated, and located Rhode I