PHILIPPINE BONTOC SHIELD W/ BOLD PAINT

Origin: Philippines, N. Luzon, Bontoc People.     (Provenance: Acquired from the Ken and Rosella Dalke Collection of Tribal Weapons, California)

Period/Date:  Likely Circa 1930's

Materials:  Hardwood, Rattan, Polychrome Oil Paint

Dimensions:  Height 33.5"  (85 cm),  Width 12"  (30.5 cm) 

Description:   This striking shield is decorated with bold trade paint in red, yellow and charcoal.  Sometimes warriors would add personal touches to shields like this.  If a design element on a shield was just unusual enough, an enemy might look at it a second "too long" allowing him to be defeated or kill.   The paint is oxidized and "alligatored" from  age and exposure.  In good condition with no noteworthy loss or damage.

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