coat

Catalog Number	128823
Literary Reference	, 13839
Cultural Affiliation	Bagobo

Continent	Asia
Country	Philippines
Region	Mindanao Island
Island	Philippine Islands
Province	Davao Prov.
Locale	Davao Gulf

Original Name	umpak
Materials	fiber; abaca, shell; nacre - mother of pearl, cotton, glass, plastic, dye
Catalog Description	Name: Umpak:- Man's black hemp cloth coat, closed front. Front is solidly covered with shell disks. Similiar disks on the back made realistic designs. Cuffs also covered with disks. | Notes: See notes on 128822. These disks are laborously cut out by hand and are often passed by inheritance from on generation to another. Frequently slaves are traded for such garments.