Band of breaded leather, several strands. Six vertical brown braids funning down through the 37 small black braided strands. Some of the braided strands have broken off or come un-braided. It appears as though the black and brown leather is taken and braided around small, thin, round strips of bark, wood, or some other firm yet bendable material. Igorot is any of several related peoples inhabiting the mountains of Northwest Luzon, Philippines, or a people inhabiting the Mountian Porvince South of Kalinga. Donor File states: "Igorote abdominal Band Breach clout attachment." Old object tag found with item states: "Igirote abdominal band Breech Clout attachment. Collection of S.B. Shiley R.D. 8 Yakima."
A broken, light grey basalt adze, relatively smooth. Flakes are removed from most edges on both sides of the stone. Tiny flakes removed from edges indicate useweaar. Artifact notes state: "An adze is a cutting tool that has a thin arched blade sharpened on the concave side and set at right angles to the handle. Used primarily for rough-shaping wood."
A broken, rectangular shaped, reddish-brown basalt adze. Flakes are removed from most edges on both sides of the stone. Artifact notes state: "An adze is a cutting tool that has a thin arched blade sharpened on the concave side and set at right angles to the handle. Used primarily for rough-shaping wood."
Adze, dark grey, made of basalt. Fairly smooth, but very angular. Series of angular edges run the length of the stone. One end is pointed, narrow. The other end is wide, with an angular edge running the length of it. Artifact notes state: "An adze is a cutting tool that has a thin arched blade sharpened on the concave side and set at right angles to the handle. Used primarily for rough-shaping wood."
Broken, dark grey, rectangular shaped adze. Flakes have been removed on most edges on both sides of the stone. Smaller flakes removed from the edges may indicate usewear. Artifact may be a chisel, according to Garth. Artifact notes state: "An adze is a cutting tool that has a thin arched blade sharpened on the concave side and set at right angles to the handle. Used primarily for rough-shaping wood."
Gray basalt adze blade made from a triangular piece of stone. Many large flakes removed from all sides on both sides of the stone. Tiny flakes removed from the edges indicate usewear. Sides form nearly right angles with each other. Artifact notes state: "An adze is a cutting tool that has a thin arched blade sharpened on the concave side and set at right angles to the handle. Used primarily for rough-shaping wood."
A stone wheel mounted in a metal (iron?) sheath. An attached handle can be used to spin the wheel. Possibly used to sharpen tools or to grind grain. 19th Century.
An ammunition pouch made from leather. It has two leather straps on the back to attach to a belt. The pouch has brass rivets and closure. The leather is beginning to crack, with many small cracks along the front left-hand side of the pouch. Records mention "Hiu Chase" with the object.
An ammunition pouch made from leather. It has two leather straps on the back to attach to a belt. The pouch has brass rivets and closure. The letters "ONW" are stamped onto the front. The leather is beginning to crack, and there is a particularly long crack originating from the point of the brass closure. 20th Century.
An ammunition pouch made from leather. It has two leather straps on the back to attach to a belt. The pouch has brass rivets and closure. The letters "U.S. O.N.W." are engraved onto the front. The leather is dark brown and is beginning to crack.
Small souvenir amphora of Christian origin. On the bottom of one side is inscribed Nazareth. Right above the inscription there is a depiction of what could possibly be Jesus with his disciples on a boat. On the other side there is a floating crucifix with two flames right below floating above what appears to be an altar. The amphora is 2 inches tall and 1 1/4 wide. 20th Century.
Two Chinese silk ankle bands, woven in a diamond design. 3.5 cm from both ends are four white strips, two in pairs, and at ends of bands, sting has been gathered and braided-then used for ties 8.5 cm in length. One of the bands is marked with a sticker that reads 4745, and another sticker that reads 5997/B240. The band with stickers is torn and what looks like possible moth damage. Original black and white color have faded and become dirty, appearing now as if gray and dark green in color. Ankle bands edged in small band of vertical lines. Accession File states: "Ankle bands of modern Chinese silk suit. Used to bind trouser legs smoothly at ankles. Woven black and white diamond design."
Featuring an inlaid mother-of-pearl dragon surrounded by yellow, red, and green flames set in a square reserve bordered by a band of ruyi (scepters) lappets, all against a cracked black lacquer ground Accession File states: "11064- 62 Shallow box w/ diagonal design in pearl inlay. Raised on top and bottom. Contains either rocks or incense. 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" 2 1 " Walter C. Eells See Reverse." Incense box (kogo) w/ lid. Lid inlaid with mother of pearl dragon design, accented w/ red & yellow pigment. Contains 12 pieces of incense in various shapes and colors." Artifact Note states: "BLACK LACQUERED BOX INLAYED MOTHER OF PEARL DRAGON." Circa 1900.
Red Cross arm band. Chinese writing appears on either side of central red cloth cross. Associated and stored with WHIT-G-0081. Old accession file states: "(Noted by Mr. Graham on original list, 1925) - This was used by me when I was treasurer of the Red Cross society." Early 20th Century.
Axe with a curved blade which has a flat top with a spike at one end. The top of the handle is a 4.7 cm piece of metal. The bottom of the handle is a 30.5 cm piece of curved brown wood with a blunt point at the tip. Just above the tip is a double right triangle shaped figure made of irregularly sized metal tacks (?) inserted into the handle.
Axe with an irregular shaped blade. The top of blade is curved upwards and goes back to a point. From this point the blade follows down to the wooden handle. From the handle the blade is straight and then curves up and outward. There are many patches of rust on the blade, especially on the edges. The handle is made of smooth wood; the upper 4.9 cm of handle is metal and below that are two braided bamboo strips about each about 1.5 cm in length. Display tag found with item states: "Aliwa from Kalinga tribe. This is a weapon and also a working axe, used in clearing jungle, building houses, etc. Note modification of blade."
Axe with a curved blade with a flat top and a spike at one end. The top of the handle is a 4.1 cm piece of metal. The metal portions, particularly the blade, is badly rusted. The bottom of the handle is a 32 cm piece of wood with a blunt point at the tip. This handle is unusual for the alternating dark and light brown segments along the handle. The four darker brown portions are longer and appear to have been formed by staining over the lighter wood; the wooden portion of the handle is a single piece of wood.
