I'd Like to Learn More About This Interesting Kalinga Axe

Robert · 23rd May 2016, 07:59 AM

Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold?

Best,
Robert

CharlesS · 23rd May 2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold?

Best,
Robert

No Robert. It was an Ebay purchase, but not from Lew's collection or Lee. Now was it originally owned by Lew?...I don't know.

Battara · 24th May 2016, 07:30 PM

Congratulations Charles!

This is indeed a Kalinga status and ceremonial piece. In the past I had been saying that this is a datu piece, but since then I have discovered that this type belongs to great warriors of note. The designs are based on body tattoos (that are earned through head hunting and deeds). Such a person might even be a leader or pangat, but decisions are made by a counsel of pangats, unlike the datu in the south.

The Bontoc, et al, also hold similar practices when it comes to this type of head axe.

A very prestigious piece.

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23rd May 2016, 07:59 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold? Best, Robert

24th May 2016, 07:30 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Congratulations Charles! This is indeed a Kalinga status and ceremonial piece. In the past I had been saying that this is a datu piece, but since then I have discovered that this type belongs to great warriors of note. The designs are based on body tattoos (that are earned through head hunting and deeds). Such a person might even be a leader or pangat, but decisions are made by a counsel of pangats, unlike the datu in the south. The Bontoc, et al, also hold similar practices when it comes to this type of head axe. A very prestigious piece.