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
Tacoco Hat made of rattan for head-men.
,, for married men.
Suebong ,, ,, bachelors, woven from cane.
,, ,, women.
Sachong ,, ,, chiefs.
Calogón or catlocón ,, made of rattan and cane used by
Christian Igorrotes.
Sarquet or Barguet Headcloth used by head-men.
Loc-bo Caps.
Olei or Ulás Cloaks or plaids.
Cobal Loin-cloth of bark or cotton.
Baag or Bahaque Aprons.
Palingay ,, for women.
Atten Skirts used by head-men's wives or
daughters.
Tachun Waterproof hoods to cover the head and the
load carried on the back, e.g., to keep
tobacco dry in transit.
An-nanga Waterproof capes of Anajas leaves.
Sandals.
Clogs.
Ampaya, Samit Tapis, cloth worn by women round the hips.
Barique or canes Sashes.
Baquet Woman's belt to hold up the tapis.
Bado Woman's shirt.
Shirts made of the bark of the pacag.
Ornaments.
Chacang A gold plate used by head-men or chiefs
to cover their teeth at feasts or when
they present themselves to Europeans of
distinction.
Balangat A coronet of rattan.
Aponque Collar or necklace.
Apongont A coronet of scented wood (candaroma).
Onó Necklace of reeds and coloured seeds.
Bariques ,, vertebræ of snakes.
Siquel Necklace made of seed of climbing plant
called Bugayon.
,, ,, white stones.
,, ,, crocodiles' teeth.
,, ,, boars' tusks.
,, ,, mother-of-pearl.
Al-taque Coronet of polished mother-of-pearl.
Garin Bangles or bracelets of copper.
Bali Arm-rings, often of copper and gilt.
Baney Leg rings of nito and fibre, or of copper,
used by men.
Arisud Ear-rings.
Tabin ,, of copper, used by men.
Bit-jal or Bit-hal Bracelets of boars' tusks.
Galaong or Galang Bracelets of mother-of-pearl.
Onon-ipit Necklace or collar of metal, having three
pendants, the centre one being tweezers
for pulling out hairs, the other two
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