19th century, copper, paying tribute to and invoking the blessing of a sainted monk. Oval, 1 3/8" diameter with bust of the monk and identification on the front. Reverse with a talismanic symbol. Worn as a pendant and rubbed while praying, Some surface we... (read more)

Under Spanish colonial rule, Philippine natives lived in isolation, relatively unaffected by the outside world. In the North, headhunting and cannibalism were part of most cultures. The Ifugao of the central Luzon highlands maintained those practices unti... (read more)

This example epitomizes the morion at its zenith in Northern Italy with its two piece skull surmounted by an exceptionally high elegant roped edge comb. It is etched overall in panels of foliage with a central mounted warrior one side and a display of arm... (read more)

Characteristic small size, 4" height to fit the Viking Islandic pony. See frojel.com page 29 pic. 2 for a near identical example which even shows the identical wear pattern. Broad plate with rudimentary forged calkins and rectangular nail holes. Very soun... (read more)

Period and function as above. 3" overall tapered in both directions from the top. Complete and fine dark patina. See yourarchaeology.co.uk, Ref:003459 bottom for a near identical example.... (read more)

More slender proportions. 3 1/4" length. Small chip to the top, Otherwise excellent with fine patina.... (read more)

Archaeological evidence shows that Vikings wore elaborate gilt bronze clothing ornaments and fasteners, evidently forsaking buttons entirely. As most such fittings were adorned with mystical symbols, the result must have been stunning. The attendant noise... (read more)

Archaeological evidence shows that Vikings wore elaborate gilt bronze clothing ornaments and fasteners, evidently forsaking buttons entirely. As most such fittings were adorned with mystical symbols, the result must have been stunning. The attendant noise... (read more)

Archaeological evidence shows that Vikings wore elaborate gilt bronze clothing ornaments and fasteners, evidently forsaking buttons entirely. As most such fittings were adorned with mystical symbols, the result must have been stunning. The attendant noise... (read more)

C.800-1050 AD. Leaf shaped blade, 2 3/4" length plus the socket. Thick section with medial ridge and the base forged to form the conical socket. Good profile with the socket base chipped. See frojel.com, frojelfind97.jpg for an identical example. The ligh... (read more)

C.100-1100 AD. 5 1/4" length with narrow tapered blade of cruciform section with the side veins just slightly broader than the raised medials. Small slightly tapered socket to allow maximum penetration. Very rare.... (read more)

Under Spanish colonial rule, Philippine natives lived in isolation, relatively unaffected by the outside world. In the North, headhunting and cannibalism were part of most cultures. The Ifugao of the central Luzon highlands maintained those practices unti... (read more)

Items #679-#683 are Ifugao fetishes which were consecrated and placed in the beams of the lodge houses along with the skulls of victims. They were captured during the Philippine Insurrection of 1899. Near spherical terra cotta vessel with cylindrical neck... (read more)

Items #679-#683 are Ifugao fetishes which were consecrated and placed in the beams of the lodge houses along with the skulls of victims. They were captured during the Philippine Insurrection of 1899. Fine basket weave in the form of a fish trap. Undoubted... (read more)

13 5/8" length with finely forged flared base leaf shaped blade with broad central fuller. The hilt carved from dark wood with brass base band and facet grip inset with 9 white circles, perhaps tallies for heads taken. The pommel carved in full relief as... (read more)