Igorot head-hunting axe






Measurements
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

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



06/06/02