This beautiful Ifugao Shell Necklace comes from the people of the
Northern Cordilleras, Luzon, Philippines. Seven pieces of Mother of
Pearl are drilled and fastened to a band of plaited fine split rattan to
form this bright neck ornament. The shell chokers' function is to
impress, as a status symbol. The scarcity of large pieces of mother of
pearl in these parts plus the difficulties entailed in grinding,
drilling and polishing with primitive tools insured its prestige
limiting its use to the elite and very wealthy." This necklace is
considered a traditional Ifugao wealth object, traditionally worn by
both the Ifugao men and women for ceremonial occasions. Collected in
the field. It would be beautiful in your home, even to wear or to give
it as a gift.
Necklace 8 1/4" long
6" wide
Shells (6) vary in size
2 3/4" long
2 1/4" wide
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