comb

Catalog Number 129554
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Blaan
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Original Name soat
Materials wood, beads, metal; brass wire, animal hair; horse, yarn
Catalog Description Name: Sōát:- Woman's wooden comb inlaid with green and white beads. An ornament made of brass wire, horse hair, colored yarn and beads is attached to the top. Is worn in the back hair as ornamentation. Notes: This comb resembles those used by Bagobo women, the true Bilaan comb is shown in the five following numbers.