Manlilikha ng Bayan Abina Coguit
Agusan Manobo Embroidery
One of the last and finest manunuyam among the Agusan Manobo people, Bae Abina utilizes her upbringing in her “Suyam” – the embroidery tradition of the Agusan Manobo. Following the tradition, Abina was chosen by the spirit of Tuma, and granted her the blessing to become a matugo (a creative expert) of the traditional tools and indigenous knowledge for her to conjure works of extraordinary quality with austere patterning and dense significations, featuring Agusan Manobo iconography derived from their flora and fauna which is adorned by almost every significant people in her community.
To her people, Abina stands as an emblem of tradition and identity having inspired countless traditional artists. Her work not only fills the community with pride but also serves as a cornerstone of the community’s soul.
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