on Jun 4, 2017
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A beaded neck- chest shell ornament locally known as "sipattal" from the Isneg people of Northern Luzon, Philippines circa early 20th century
This sipattal is composed of tiny beads separated by dividers made from water buffalo horn
Twine of braided strings joins the two ends to a wing-like mother-of-pearl piece, from this apex hang four rows of mother-of-pearl sections in butterfly-like forms ( each about 1.35 inches across) dangle
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