Saong (a)
LOCAL NAME:
Saong (a)
ENGLISH NAME:
Teeth necklace
DESCRIPTION:
A distinctive necklace adorned with eight pointed dog teeth, each meticulously perforated and connected by bands of dark fiber, with thin twisted fiber cordage ties at each end.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Bontoc, Mountain Province
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Beads, Plant fiber cordage
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Beadworks
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter: 20 cm
Number of dog teeth: 10
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
Known as saong, this versatile accessory serves dual purposes as both a head ornament and a necklace, meticulously crafted from dog teeth and occasionally from long, slender pieces of animal bone interspersed with seed beads. Primarily worn by women, the saong holds cultural significance as a protective charm against thunder and lightning. Additionally, it functions as a talisman warding off malevolent spirits, as detailed by Maramba in 1998.
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