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Necklace from the Philippines

Posted by Joost Daalder on June 29, 2015 at 9:26am
From the Philippines. Very fine, large necklace ("sipatal"), composed of mother-of-pearl and tiny glass beads, strung on pineapple fibre. This type of necklace could be worn by men, women, and children. Northern Luzon: Isneg people; 19th/20th century. Width (of the shell section) as shown is 45 cm. From p. 207 of Truus Daalder's book, *Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment* (see www.ethnicartpress.com.au), p. 207.
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  • Joost Daalder June 30, 2015 at 10:59pm

    This is a very good example of this type of Phlippino necklace, old examples like this one are not very hard to get.

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