ANTIQUE PHILIPPINE BONTOC WAR SHIELD W/ BOLD PAINT!! Start Price USD 50.00 Current Price USD 1,685.00 Time Left - Bid Count 27 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Santa Cruz, California See more about 'ANTIQUE PHILIPPINE BONTOC WAR SHIELD W/ BOLD PAINT!!' Description PHILIPPINE BONTOC SHIELD W/ BOLD PAINT Origin/ Tribe: Philippines, N. Luzon, Bontoc People Age: Likely Circa 1930's Materials: Hardwood, Rattan, Polychrome Oil Paint Size: Height 33.5" (85 cm), Width 12" (30.5 cm) Provenance: Acquired from the Ken and Rosella Dalke Collection of Tribal Weapons, California Description: This striking shield is decorated with bold trade paint in red, yellow and charcoal. Sometimes warriors would add personal touches to shields like this. If a design element on a shield was just unusual enough, an enemy might look at it a second "too long" allowing him to be defeated or kill. The paint is oxidized and "alligatored" from age and exposure. In good condition with no noteworthy loss or damage. Shipping & Insurance: USA= $32, International= $65 ( Overseas customers must provide contact phone numbers to guarantee delivery. For your protection all parcels will be insured for full value. More Rare Antique Tribal Art w/ FREE Shipping Can be viewed by browsing our webbsite. EMAIL: sales@tribalmania.com CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. & PHOTOS ---> ============================================ BID WITH CONFIDENCE!! EXPECT A GREAT ITEM & EXCELLENT SERVICE ============================================ CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER TRIBALMANIA.COM! AUCTIONS---> Place a Bid!