LARGE IFUGAO "GINILING" COILED COPPER BRACELET

Origin: Northern Luzon, Ifugao people (Provenance:  Beyer family collection.  By descent through the family.  Acquired from Dr. Henry Otley Beyer's Granddaughter.  Dr. Beyer has been recognized as "The Father of Philippine Anthropology".)

Period/Date: Circa 1900 or older

Materials:  copper

Description:  This "giniling" bracelet was not only worn as personal adornment by Ifugao women but also communicated a certain status and wealth.  Nice tapered form with some random spacing of the coils.

Dimensions: Height 8" (20.5 cm),  width 4 5/8" (11.5 cm)

Price:  SOLD