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Catalog Number	109141
Literary Reference	, 13839
Cultural Affiliation	Tinguian

Continent	Asia
Country	Philippines
Region	Luzon Island
Island	Philippine Islands
Province	Abra Prov.
Locale	Namarabar-Patoc

Materials	wood, metal
Catalog Description	1 of 4 toy tops; Name: Ba[r]?t. Four wooden tops with nail pegs. Is not spun but has cord tied about it. The owner ties to peg or break his opponents top. A top similiar to those used in America is used in [towns] near to Ilocanos. Notes: This type of top is evidently very old as it figures often in the old folk tales.