Ifuago Ritual Dagger

Bill M · 29th August 2008, 02:17 AM

Acquired this from a professor of archeology who collected the dagger and an interesting shaman hat back in the 1950's. The hat is a nice example of basket weaving and has an old native repair. I'll post it also if there is any interest.

The professor was studying the famous Banaue Rice Terraces.

The hat and dagger seem very authentic. The wood carving somehow reminds me a little of the Batak shapes.

Has a spooky presence.

Blade is very good quality metal, and, no I am not going to clean and stain it!

29th August 2008, 02:17 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Ifuago Ritual Dagger Acquired this from a professor of archeology who collected the dagger and an interesting shaman hat back in the 1950's. The hat is a nice example of basket weaving and has an old native repair. I'll post it also if there is any interest. The professor was studying the famous Banaue Rice Terraces. The hat and dagger seem very authentic. The wood carving somehow reminds me a little of the Batak shapes. Has a spooky presence. Blade is very good quality metal, and, no I am not going to clean and stain it! Attached Images