Bontoc Igorot Wooden Bag "Koppit/Kupit" North Luzon Philippines

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Bontoc Igorot Wooden Bag "Koppit/Kupit" North Luzon Philippines:
$395.00

Eastern Bontoc Wooden Bag "Koppit / Kupit"

Bontoc elegant wooden bag made of narra wood (pterocarpus indicus) mainly for Tobacco and personal supplies. The saddle-shaped top allows it to be cradled easily under the arm. This type doubles up as a pillow at night and should fit comfortably around the neck.

It feautures a very nice shiny patina, has 2 compartments and possibly an abaca chord which could have been traded with lowlanders.

An ultra rare Philippine artifact!

Dimensions: Height 5.75" Width 8.25" (26 cm),

Origin: Eastern Bontoc tribe, Barlig Mt. Province,

Northern Luzon Philippines.

Period: Early 20th Century