An Ifugao Warrior With Some Of His Trophies

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Headhunting is the practice of taking a person's head after killing them. Headhunting was practised in historic times in parts of China, India, Nigeria, Nuristan, Myanmar, Borneo, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Micronesia, Melanesia, New Zealand, and the Amazon Basin, as well as among certain tribes of the Celts and Scythians of ancient Europe. In fact, it occurred in Europe until the early 20th century in the Balkan Peninsula and to the end of the Middle Ages in Ireland and the Scottish marches. More recently, it has been practised in World War II and the Vietnam War.

As a practice, headhunting has been the subject of intense discussion within the anthropological community as to its possible social roles, functions, and motivations. Themes that arise in anthropological writings about headhunting include mortification of the rival, ritual violence, cosmological balance, the display of manhood, cannibalism, and prestige. Contemporary scholars generally agree that its primary function was ceremonial and that it was part of the process of structuring, reinforcing, and defending hierarchical relationships between communities and individuals. Some experts theorize that the practice stemmed from the belief that the head contained "soul matter" or life force, which could be harnessed through its capture.


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Rare 19th Century Kalinga-Apayao or Bontoc Traditional Headhunter Axe. Thick steel heavy blade with brass decorations on the edge of the ferrule probably a design up to the handle unfinished. Many of this type of head axe has been seen in Apayao (Formerly Kalinga-Apayao) but some has been also seen in the Bontoc Province. Good Condition, minor crack on handle.

Provenance: Manuel Tandoc

Type of Object: Headhunter Axe

Local Terms: Pinangas, Pinagas, Gaman, Kaman, Wasay, Sinawit, Aliwa

Ethnic Group: Kalinga-Apayao-Bontoc ( Igorots or Cordillerans) of Northern Luzon Philippines

Country of Origin: Philippines

Materials: Wood, Steel, Brass

Dimensions: Overall Length - 18.7 inches, Length of blade - 6.1 inches; Width of blade narrowest - 2.8 inches, Widest including the back projection - 6.8 inches

Overall Condition: Used, Very Good


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Sakita pood. Proto-Surgery?   

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Sa inyong tan-aw, headhunter ba jud kaha tinuod ning bataa?