Authentic Gaddang Headhunter Armlet "Tangkil" Early 20th Century

Provenance: Mary Ngalawen

Item Description:

The Gaddang are renowned for their dense weaving and colorful ornamented costumes. The costume of the male warrior is usually complemented by a pair of Tangkil or arm bands denoting a headhunter status. Compared to the Bontoc, Ifugao, Kalinga and Kankanaey arm bands (Tangkil) Gaddang arm bands are fully decorated. RARE!

Dimensions: Diameter of the outside ring: 4.6" - 5" Inside: 3.5" - 3.8" Height: 2.5" - 2.7"

Materials: seed beads, gaddang weaved cloth designed with "mata-mata" ( Eye of God Pattern) , wild boar tusks

Early 20th Century, Gaddang People, Northern Luzon

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