Philippine Ethnic Mother of Pearl Neck Piece


Item Number: RBM 45

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $95

Online Close: Apr 1, 2009 8:00 AM EDT

Bid History: 1 bid


Description

Wear this on black to make a a bold statement. This body ornamentation, called Pangalapang, is used as a man's collar by the Ifugao, a mountain tribe in the northern part of the Philippines. Aside from its decorative function, it is said to increase the wearer's physical prowess. The mother of pearl pieces are attached on a braid of split rattan. Proceeds will be split with Gawad Kalinga, www.gawadkalinga.org.


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