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. |