Luzon Spears

Nonoy Tan · 30th January 2011, 01:08 PM

Thank you migueldiaz and Maurice!

Here is another spear, which was also apparently made for ceremonial use. The blade is obviously attached to the anthromorphic figure (i.e. the blade and figure are not a single piece). The figure is made of brass while the blade is made of iron. Also, the brass figure is covered with stain and/or dried pig's blood (which happens after use in ceremonies). Probably a late 20th century Ifugao piece.

Nonoy Tan · 30th January 2011, 01:10 PM

Yet another Ifugao spear.

Here the anthropomorphic figures are carved on the wooden shaft, also for ceremonial use.

Nonoy Tan · 30th January 2011, 02:19 PM

Another spear with anthropomorphic figure...

Battara · 30th January 2011, 11:33 PM

Great catch and translation folks! Salamat!

Nonoy Tan, love the carved shaft spear - now you make me want to get one.

30th January 2011, 01:08 PM	#1
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Thank you migueldiaz and Maurice! Here is another spear, which was also apparently made for ceremonial use. The blade is obviously attached to the anthromorphic figure (i.e. the blade and figure are not a single piece). The figure is made of brass while the blade is made of iron. Also, the brass figure is covered with stain and/or dried pig's blood (which happens after use in ceremonies). Probably a late 20th century Ifugao piece. Attached Images

30th January 2011, 01:10 PM	#2
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Yet another Ifugao spear. Here the anthropomorphic figures are carved on the wooden shaft, also for ceremonial use. Attached Images

30th January 2011, 02:19 PM	#3
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Another spear with anthropomorphic figure... Attached Images

30th January 2011, 11:33 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Great catch and translation folks! Salamat! Nonoy Tan, love the carved shaft spear - now you make me want to get one.