Luzon Spears

[Bill M]

Here is a link to a post and discussion of an old spear head in my collection. I did find and purchase the book.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kalinga

[Battara]

What I was refering to was the possibility of ceremonial which was mentioned above. You bring up some other good points on the hammering and work. My personal view is that these are more ceremonial in nature. Separate male and female goes in line with some Igorot mythologies of the creator spirits, one male and one female (I forget which group).

[Nonoy Tan]

Thanks Battara. I too have read about the use of spears in certain rituals (from the books "The Bontoc Igorot" and "The Tingguian") but do not recall the mention of male and female anthropomorphic figures in the spears. Apparently, I must re-read the books and do more research. Coincidentally, the Bululs (or rice Gods) sometimes come in pairs (male and female) as well.

Bill, does the book mention the meaning or symbolism of the anthropomorphic figure on the spear?

Nonoy

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Nonoy Tan

Thanks Battara. I too have read about the use of spears in certain rituals (from the books "The Bontoc Igorot" and "The Tingguian") but do not recall the mention of male and female anthropomorphic figures in the spears. Apparently, I must re-read the books and do more research. Coincidentally, the Bululs (or rice Gods) sometimes come in pairs (male and female) as well.

Bill, does the book mention the meaning or symbolism of the anthropomorphic figure on the spear?

Nonoy

Nonoy,
The book is in Dutch. But I don't believe it mentions the meaning or symbolism.
Bill