Igorot head-hunting axe
Measurements
Fighting and hunting axe of the Igorot head-hunters of Luzon. This
particular type is a central/southern version, likely from the from the
Bontoc people. Several Luzon tribes actively practiced head hunting up until
the 1940's. Here are two articles on the practice:
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/crossroads/russell/headhunting.htm
http://www.csuchico.edu/~cheinz/syllabi/asst001/spring99/olivarez/Olivarez/OLIVAREZ.htm
length: 12 1/2"
head (edge to spike): 8 1/2"
cutting edge: 4 1/2"
ferrule shaft: 2 1/2"
wood grip: 6"
weight: 1 lb
06/06/02