Talibok
LOCAL NAME:
Talibok
ENGLISH NAME:
Hair extension
DESCRIPTION:
A collection of human hair integrated into the extended hair of women, embellished with a beaded talisman serving as a protective charm against evil forces.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Ga’dang, Kalinga
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Beads, Hair
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Weaving, Beadwork
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 56 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
Women from the Ga’dang and Kalinga communities engage in the practice of collecting hair from their deceased relatives, transforming it into locks that are intricately woven into their natural hair, supplementing their intricate coiffures (Anderson, 2010). To further this, tiny and vibrant beads are incorporated to secure and embellish the hairstyle. Additionally, a bead amulet is attached, serving a dual purpose of both holding the hair together and acting as a safeguard against malevolent spirits.
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