INFO ON LARGE (53") HAND CARVED HEAD HUNTER STATUE - ANATOMICALLY CORRECT & w/HEADLESS BODY AT FEET!

I bought this for only $200 from a friend whose antique shop is going out of business.
It is big (53" tall), heavy and shocking (to me) - anatomically correct. Then when I got over that, I realized that the … mound at his feet is the headless, armless & legless body of the head he is holding high in the air!

Was this for tourist?? Or do I have a real tribal piece?
Where is it from? (My friend told me Hawaii, but I couldn't find anything about Hawaiian head hunters).
Age?
Finally any thoughts / info on it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!



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BELOW IS THE ANATOMICALLY CORRECT CARVING OF THIS STATUE! THIS IS WHAT MAKES ME THINK THIS IS REAL & NOT A TOURIST PIECE (ALSO, MY FRIEND SAID HE ADDED THE CLOTH - IT DID NOT COME WITH IT!)
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Philippines?! Never thought that.
Thanks I need help!

 

@journeymagazine

Girrrl! You live in a treasure rich Valhalla!

 

Ummm, Journey is a guy.

 

Okay, then!

Dude!! You live in a treasure rich Valhalla!

 

That thing is GRUESOME. Im all about art being provocative or wacky,but ugh !

 

Then again, taking a clue from friend's antique store closing - maybe enjoy while you can!

We've lost a LOT of thrifts here, stores I had no idea were even considering closing...

 

Hi,
I think it is newer than old. If old I would expect it to be uncircumcised unless there is a tribe that is Jewish in the Philippines.
greg

 

If old I would expect it to be uncircumcised - TMI

 

Based on the cap he is wearing, I think Igorot, Philippines. They were historically headhunters. Probably made for sale - not a traditional piece.

 

Thanks for the tip 2manybooks.
I want to sell it on eBay but it is REALLY heavy; close to 75 lbs I'd guess from how my back felt when I moved it!

 

I think like the one in the link - mine also lost it's sword/knife/etc..
And I agree johnny - especially when I realized what the mound was. JeezLouise!

 

I agree really cool but decorative. Go see if you can get your money back!

 

I say place it in your front yard

 

If I can't make more than the $200 I paid for this, I'm in the wrong business!

 

Zoinks ! Thats quite a lot,I wish you luck ! By the by,I just noticed hes straddling the poor guys torso !!!