PAIR OF IFUGAO "GINILING" COILED COPPER  BRACELETS

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:  These "giniling" bracelets were not only worn as personal adornment by Ifugao women but also communicated a certain status and wealth.  Sold as a pair, the one on the left has a nice tapered form while the other has a more gradual taper.

Dimensions: Height 3.5" (9 cm),  width 5.25" (13.5 cm)

Price:  SOLD