Lifestyle

This belt is called the kaget a brass belt for Bugkalot women. According to some sources it is for pregnant women and may serve ceremonial and religious purposes. About 30 coiled brass pieces are bound by vertical brass lashed with wire. All around it is separating coils and its center portion has an “X”. There … Read more

The kalis or keris is primarily considered a sword coming from Java, Indonesia, but it has many iterations in the Philippines, particularly in Southern Mindanao. Its distinctive wavy blade mimics the naga’s body and movements: waves indicate direction while a straight blade is at rest. The guard is made of metal resembling the serpent’s mouth … Read more

This spear is called the pahul by the Ifugao, which holds a symbolic meaning aside from its use as a hunting weapon. The pahul shows the authority of the male owner and is displayed prominently when the group gathers to hunt. This spear has two barbs, with all edges pointed. Its tang juts and is … Read more

Surat The Hanunoo and the Buhid would inscribe messages on scrap pieces of bamboo and carry them to the addressee’s village. You can say it’s our own ancient way of sending emails. SuratInscription on Bamboo StripTagalogHanunoo-Mangyan (Oriental Mindoro)Bamboo National Ethnographic Collection You may want to read: Ambahan

Panao PouchMandaya | Maraut, DavaoBuri and Thread National Ethnological Collection You may want to read: Mandaya Breast Plate