padded armor

Catalog Number 128051
Literary Reference , 13839, 35740
Cultural Affiliation Bukidnon
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Original Name limbotoñ
Materials hemp, dye, cotton
Catalog Description Name: Limbotoñ - Padded armour [sic]. Made of colored hemp cloth padded with cotton. A thick broad band (see no 128056) was wrapped over this, making a good protection against spears and knife cuts. | Notes: A short skirt (see 128052) was added for decoration.