Pinangpanga lingling-o (a)
LOCAL NAME:
Pinangpanga lingling-o (a)
ENGLISH NAME:
Brass pendant
DESCRIPTION:
A type of lingling-o with a pair of anthropomorphic figures.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Bontoc
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Cotton thread, Brass, Gold
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Metalworks
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 3.3 cm
Thread
Length: 24 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
The pinangpanga, a variant of the lingling-o made from brass, exhibits a symmetrical design with anthropomorphic and zoomorphic finials, such as a carabao or water buffalo head. In the mid-section, a void is characterized as a womb, symbolizing fertility, virility, motherhood, and providing protection. The term "pinangpanga" specifically refers to the protrusion on the sides of the lingling-o, representing the head of a carabao or water buffalo. These lingling-o ornaments were worn during festive gatherings as indicators of status and accumulated wealth (Maganon, 2013).
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