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

Battara · 24th May 2016, 06:30 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.

24th May 2016, 06:30 PM	#13
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,282	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.