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Bolinao Skull is an archaeological discovery excavated at the Balingasay Archaeological Site in Bolinao, the Philippines.The excavation gave gold-pegged teeth on the skeletal remains of 8 individuals from the 51 adult burials.The restored Bolinao Skull was the only skull found with a complete set of teeth with gold-scale ornamentation on the upper and lower incisors and canines. These decorations are considered to be a symbol of wealth and bravery. The teeth were drilled using a cylindrical round-ended object before the gold peggings were hammered into the teeth, making them look like fish scales.The skull was excavated from a 13th–15th century burial site.