Tangkil (c)
LOCAL NAME:
Tangkil (c)
ENGLISH NAME:
Wooden armband
DESCRIPTION:
An armband crafted from circular wood, featuring an anthropomorphic figure affixed to it and reinforced with rattan strips for stability. Adding to its distinctiveness, a bird's feather is attached to the head of the human figure.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Bontoc, Mountain Province, Ifugao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Bird’s Feather, Rattan, Wood
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
90
DIMENSIONS:
Armband Diameter: 11.5 cm
Anthropomorphic figure: Height: 10 cm
Feather Length: 16 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
Known as tangkil, abkil, or tangka, this armband is a customary accessory among Bontoc men. Worn on the upper arm, just above the elbows, the tangkil showcases variations in materials used, including original versions made from boar's tusks and wood.
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