Pilakid
LOCAL NAME:
Pilakid
ENGLISH NAME:
Chest ornament
DESCRIPTION:
A multicolored bead necklace known as pilakid, or winayway, with two attached silver lingling-o pendants
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Isnag, Apayao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Beads, String, Silver
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Beadwork
DIMENSIONS:
Length:
73 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
A long chest ornament composed of barrel-shaped agates, silver lingling-o, and embellished with glass trade beads sourced from various locations. According to Ben Abellera (1981) In Kalinga-Apayao, agates are the ultimate prestige symbol. They can represent a family's riches, courage, or ability to make purchases. Traditional beads typically include agate beads, and the quantity and quality of agates determine the value. Since they are the most valuable beads, they are positioned in the necklace's most noticeable areas, such as the middle (bayoyok),"takray," of a waist-long winayway or pilakid (most valuable bead ensemble worn across the chest).
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