Bontoc Shield

Ian · 10th March 2005, 11:21 PM

Bill:

Looks authentic from the pictures but it is hard to tell age, even when you are holding the piece.

I have one that is almost identical that I know is from the early- or mid-20th C. The one that just sold is in better shape and may be older than mine, with a nicer finish to the wood and rattan, but it is VERY hard to judge the age of Igorot woodwork sometimes, especially some of the stuff that has been coming on to the market in recent years.

This one looks old (circa 1900), but it may not be.

10th March 2005, 11:21 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Bill: Looks authentic from the pictures but it is hard to tell age, even when you are holding the piece. I have one that is almost identical that I know is from the early- or mid-20th C. The one that just sold is in better shape and may be older than mine, with a nicer finish to the wood and rattan, but it is VERY hard to judge the age of Igorot woodwork sometimes, especially some of the stuff that has been coming on to the market in recent years. This one looks old (circa 1900), but it may not be.