Tag: material culture
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Cornell Anthropology Collection at Mapping Philippine Material Culture
The Cornell Anthropology Collection (CAC) houses an assortment of items from the Philippines, many of which were donated by returning veterans of the Philippine-American War in the early 20th century. These objects not only provide insight into the material culture of Mindanao but also reveal the complex history of military engagement and diplomatic exchange in…
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Machete of Paete and other Petrified Idols of Underdevelopment
Machete Poster and sculpture by Paloy Cagayat. Photo: Lakan Sining. The town of Paete, Laguna in the Philippines is an artisanal community famous for its living tradition of wood carving of religious santos. In 1580, the town came under the administration of Spanish friars Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa, who encountered a native…
Geronimo Cristobal 