Bowl with geometric design
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Bowl with geometric design |
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Description |
Cocowood 2 x 2.75' round; The Tboli tribe traditionally lives in scattered settlements in the highlands of southwestern Mindanao in the province of South Cotabato. They are thought to have retreated to the safety and isolation of the mountains during the aggressive prophesying of a succession of Muslim warrior-priests.Davao City, from where this bowl is attributed, is close to Mt. Apo, the Philippines' highest peak and home to the Philippine Eagle, the world's largest and most endangered bird, and the Waling-Waling, the 'queen of orchids.Extended families are common in the households that operate as the economic social unit. Their tradition dictated that the power of the father should not be arbitrarily exercised and that his word is absolute only in major decisions.To the Tboli, all objects house a spirit. They continually strive to gain the good graces of these spirits by offering them little gifts. The Tboli stand out among the many ethnic groups in the Philippines for their distinctive personal adornment: costumes, body marks, and ornaments, hairstyle, and cosmetic practices. They believe that the gods created man and woman to look attractive so they would be drawn to each other.Metal craft traditions distinguish Tboli culture and tnalak weaving skills, using Krungon extracted from the wild abaca plants, have become an art form. The designs normally include interlocking zigzag, triangles, rhombuses, hexagons, chevrons, and other geometric patterns. Animal and nature motifs are sometimes added, indicating a person's professional livelihood. |
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Subject |
Art, Islands of the Pacific ; Woodwork |
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Publisher |
The Last Shop, Tribal Arts and Crafts in Philappines; Pasay City, PhIll.ippines; 2004 |
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Rights |
Giertz Education Center @ the Krannert Art Museum |
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