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xasterix 11th August 2022 03:04 PM
Lumad artifacts
 
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Hi, just sharing 2 artifacts, likely pre-WW2: a shaman's talisman (the tiger bell in a necklace; it doesn't ring because it contains objects) and a brass-hilted sanggi with attached bells. Artifacts may belong to either the Bagobo or Blaan tribes. Enjoy!

Battara 12th August 2022 05:49 AM
Nice example Xasterix! I think you might be right - usually one doesn't see a large tiger bell unless it is for talismanic.

Is there a status reason why the hilts are bronze/brass?

xasterix 12th August 2022 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Battara (Post 274149)
Nice example Xasterix! I think you might be right - usually one doesn't see a large tiger bell unless it is for talismanic.

Is there a status reason why the hilts are bronze/brass?
Halloo sir Jose, thanks for the appreciation! The brass hilts are for status, along with the attached bells. As for the tiger bell talisman, the Lumad still make that nowadays (they use newly-made tiger bells) and continue the tradition of filling it up with miscellaneous stuff.

Battara 13th August 2022 02:47 AM
I thought as much. Thank you so much for your confirmation. Maraming salamat! :D


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