Necklace, 20th Century
Ifugao culture; Luzon, Philippines
Mother of pearl and rattan; 6 3/4 ×…

Necklace (Pangalapang)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-neck ornaments

Culture Ifugao

Date20th Century

Made AtPhilippines, Asia

MediumMother of pearl and rattan

Dimensions6 3/4 × 10 1/4 × 1 in. (17.1 × 26 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2018.13.46

DescriptionThis is a pangalapang, a decorative dance necklace and symbol of high status worn as a ceremonial accessory by men and women of the Philippines's Ifugao culture. Typical necklaces have between five to seven intricately carved mother of pearl sections, this necklace has six.

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