The Inhabitants of the PhilippinesSawyer, Frederic H.
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The Inhabitants of the Philippines
Sawyer, Frederic H.
Ethnology -- Philippines; Philippines -- Social life and customs
Abra Pidigan. 2,418 P. Ornia.
Bucay. 3,688 J. Lopez.
La Paz y San Gregorio. 2,802 P. Fernandez.
Villavieja. 1,912 M. Fonturbel.
Bangued. 8,702 A. Perez.
Tayum. 3,064 L. Vega.
Dolores. 2,522 F. Franco.
Lepanto Cervantes y Cayan. 2,200 A. Oyanguren.
Benguet La Trinidad y Galiano. 849 J. Garcia.
R. Rivera.
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28,157
All the inhabitants of these towns and villages are Christians, and
either they or their ancestors were baptised by missionaries of the
Augustinian order.
Some Manufactures of the Igorrotes.
Weapons.
Native Name.
Say-ang Lance, for war or for killing deer.
Talibon Short double-edged sword.
Ligua, or Aligua Axe used for decapitating the fallen enemy.
Calaság or Caláta Long narrow wooden shields.
Bunneng Wood knife.
Sayac or Dayac Sharp bamboo spikes to be set in the paths.
Bows and arrows (the Igorrotes possess
these, but are not skilful archers).
Clubs.
Gay-ang Javelins (favourite weapons of Igorrotes).
Accoutrements.
Alpilan or Sacupit Knapsacks.
Lagpi. Haversacks.
Saddles.
Bridles.
Rangán Saddle-bags.
Baot Whips.
Upit Pouch for medicine and antidote for
snake bite.
Sac-dey Uniform or war jackets.
Bariques Chief's sword belt.
Balques Ancient sword belts used by their ancestors
are preserved as heirlooms in the family.
Clothing.
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