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Filipino Earrings

Posted by Annie Boehm on July 20, 2011 at 4:27am
Batling earrings, originally men's earrings these are made of hornbill, chain, and Mother of Pearl. These earrings were awarded to men when they reached manhood and took their first head. As seen on page 306 of Power and Gold. POR
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  • Joost Daalder July 30, 2011 at 5:39pm
    Nice to see these.
  • Annie Boehm July 30, 2011 at 5:51pm

    Thanks Joost,

     

    The hornbill is beautiful in the sunlight, this photo does not quite do them justice. Unfortunately, the hornbill also makes them a challenge to sell online; it is an endangered/protected species.

    Annie

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