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19th C. Filipino Wood Spear (Falfeg / Falfog)

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19th C. Filipino Wood Spear (Falfeg / Falfog)
19th C. Filipino Wood Spear (Falfeg / Falfog)
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Description
**Originally Listed At $1500**

Southeast Asia, Philippines, northern Luzon, Igorot culture, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful spear known as a falfeg or falfog, presenting a petaloid, iron spear head held in place by woven rattan and a lengthy wooden body shaft that tapers to a sharp point fit with a conical iron cap. An intricately woven rattan sheath with a carved wood finial of a floral motif snugly fits atop the iron head, which exhibits a rounded point, a prominent spine, corseted neck, and a gently flared tang. Smoothly carved, the elongated shaft boasts a beautiful natural woodgrain surface, displaying rich hues of mocha, espresso, and chocolate brown. Expertly woven rattan adorns the area just below the iron head, while a cone-shaped iron cap was placed on the base of the shaft in order to protect the spear when being used as a staff. Size (with sheath): 2.4" W x 70" H (6.1 cm x 177.8 cm); 70.6" H (179.3 cm) on included custom stand; (without sheath): 1.7" W x 68.4" H (4.3 cm x 173.7 cm); 69.5" H (176.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010

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Condition
Expected nicks and abrasions throughout. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.
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19th C. Filipino Wood Spear (Falfeg / Falfog)

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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