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Subject:Need help identifying & Pricing
Posted By: DonnaH Tue, May 01, 2018 IP: 2600:1700:8fb1:1400:

I grew up with this piece. I now am thinking of selling it. However I cant find anything like it to get me to a price.

This piece is from the Philippines. Purchased by my Mother in the late 50s

It is 2 pieces the bottom measures 12ft x 2 ft. & the top 10 ft. x 2 ft.

The bottom is made teak with inlays of mahogany with brass support.
The top is teak with brass shield rounds & squares inlayed with Capiz shells The squats open to store or hold items.

I was told all were made to represent the Philippian's. Teak & mahogany is indigenous there. The inlays are representative of the hill tribe type motif art. Brass is also in the Philippines & used to make metal items. The brass in this is carved to represent a shield much like the ingot headhunters used. And of course the Capiz shell is a known item used in Pilipino art.




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