leglet

Catalog Number 258760
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Bagobo
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Davao Prov.
Locale Guianga
Original Name tógor, tāāl, tikos
Materials plant fiber, glass
Catalog Description Man's Leglet. Togor or Taal ( Acc. Cole), Tikos ( Acc. Ford). Core made of plant fibre ( possibly from fern cuticle) to which are attached widely-spaced beads in parallel groupings of blue, white and yellow along the outside edge. Worn above calf of the leg as an ornament, used by both men and women.