RARE PHILIPPINE BONTOC ELDER'S BRASS STAFF

Origin: Philippines, Northern Luzon,  Bontoc tribe     (Provenance: Ex. collection of Lawrence Bishop.  During the 1980's Lawrence was Vice President of Hemmeter Art Services, a division of the Hemmeter Group, and traveled the world with Chris Hemmeter Jr. purchasing Tribal and Asian Art for their corporate installations.  He also established for the firm "The Hemmeter Collection" galleries which he oversaw on Kauai, Maui, and the Island of Hawaii. He is perhaps best known for the Polynesian Art he acquired for Hemmeter which was later published in the book "Art of Polynesia", with a special introductory essay by Dr. Terrance Barrow and the text by John Charles Edler.)
 

Period/Date: Circa 1900

Materials:  Hardwood, brass, rattan, red dye. Turtle shell

Description:  Unknown to some people, there was a thriving tradition of "brass casting" in the mountain province.   The staff finial features a male wearing a loin cloth with hands outstretched.  On the upper part of the shaft there is a curious Turtle shell band which was incorporated as a talisman, wealth adornment or both.  In good condition but is missing its iron end cap on the tip.

Dimensions:   Overall Height 44.75"  (112.5 cm), FINIAL:  Width 2 1/8"  (5.5 cm) Height 3.75"  (9.5 cm)

Price: $850       Currency Conversion   A custom  stand may be ordered for an additional fee

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