Tribal necklace, PALANPAGANG IFUGAO, Philippines, 2nd half of the 20th century

Tribal necklace called Palanpagang. It is a priest collar, always composed of sometimes large, wrought pieces of mother-of-pearl. This necklace has 7 large pieces of mother-of-pearl decorated in various layers of decorations. These necklaces are worn by men of the Ifugao tribe and the Kalinga tribe. The pieces of mother-of-pearl show different colours depending on from which angle you look at them. The pieces of mother-of-pearl are sometimes unwrought; others like this one carry several lines with a very fine engraving. See my other Ifugao items. The cord is made of woven rattan. This necklace is in good condition.

Length measured along the bottom of the shells is approx. 100 cm
Shell part size approx. 7 cm long x 5 cm wide
Weight: 156 grams
Origin: Banaue, Luzon, Philippines

Obtained in situ

(code 4)