In some villages in the Cordillera, people fear several conditions that were brought by supernatural manipulations in the villages. Thus amulets and charms were produced to address an individual’s needs, either for protection or to gain advantage. People have shown artistry and craftsmanship in objects they produced to adorn themselves. Physical adornment also revealed gender, age and rank in the some villages in the Cordilleras. Prestige was often shown in what people were wearing in the villages during occasions.
Text: Prof. Dr. Leah Abayao