Arm ornament worn by women of the Tingguian ethnic group of Abra. It is made from glass and ceramic beads.

A finely woven headgear using dyed materials, boar’s tusk and beads. A pin with an eagle design at the center. It was worn by men and it was primarily used as a storage for personal items such as tobacco. It is worn on the back of the head and secured with the black beads string across forehead. Several other designs can be found in the Bontoc - Kankanaey area. Some elders in Bontoc and nearby villages still wear the suklong during festivities or special occasions.

Collector noted that this is a “women’s skirt”.

Collector noted that this is a “women’s skirt”.

A hornbill skull and beak used as part of the headdress called kango (name of hornbill bird) that is worn by men during the uya-uy marriage ceremony. The kango headdress is composed of the skull and beak of the hornbill and decorated with beads, (made of glass and sometimes seeds), feathers and a newly woven man’s garb. The garb was worn around the head and the loose ends hang down reaching the waist. It was only worn by the Ifugao kadangyan propertied elite. This is no longer produced nowadays since marriage rites are primarily celebrated by Christian priests. Some families incorporate traditional marriage rites in contemporary Christian marriage ceremonies.

Necklace made from boar’s tusks and runo reed in between. Men wear this together with the tangkil (this collection) during ceremonies and rituals such as in the begnas ritual for rice production. Observable inlaid designs on the runo sticks. Rattan basketry weave is designed on each of the tusks. It is worn by priests and warriors during rituals. Older versions of this are made from crocodile teeth, which is why this ornament is named after the local term for crocodile. Such objects are now considered a heirloom. Traditional materials are no longer available for their production. But nowadays, this ornament is sometimes reproduced and worn during cultural festivals.

Collector noted this is a “loincloth”.

Collector noted this is a “blanket”.

Collector noted this is a “skirt and belt”.

A belt worn by men made from disk shape rings of shells. It is worn together with the bolo knife in its wooden sheath. Shells were attached using a combination of cotton thread, bark thread and rattan. The rings hang down when worn by men. One big shell is attached at the middle where a tie holds the whole ornament to the scabbard with the belt. The number of shells and the length of the belt vary. It is a highly valued possession among Ifugaos and only the propertied elite wear a ginutto during festive occasions such as marriage ceremonies. They material re now considered as heirlooms. Materials are no longer available for their production. But nowadays, these ornaments are popularly reproduced and worn during cultural festivals.