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Sculptures |
| Ad Number: |
511 |
| Date Posted: |
12/11/2007 |
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Origin: Bontoc and Talubin
Height: 44 inches, carabao lenght: 27inches
Very hard heavy weathered wood and carabao cranium with horn.
Bontoc warriors embarking on a headhunting expedition erected a structure called komis a trail between their enemies inhabited region. The Horn (Carabao Head) serves as a hanger for the transport basket (takba) or ceremonial animals for sacrifice. ceremonies are held in front of the Komis night before the attack.
Provenance: William s. Galvin
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| Artist: |
Bontoc |
| Title: |
Komis (Boundary marker) |
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Hard weathered wood and carabao cranium with horn. |
| Condition: |
Antique Pre-1900 |
| Price: |
3000 USD
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| Name: |
Emmanuel Tandoc |
| Company: |
Heritage arts and artfacts |
| Postal Code: |
02600 |
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Baguio City |
| Country: |
Philippines |
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09167048161 Please quote Adpost when calling |
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