Jacket
2003-31-4
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 2003-31-4 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bagobo |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Abaca | Cotton | Glass | Metal | Porcelain |
Description | Bagobo man’s jacket called the ompák-ka-mámâ. Open in front - “Bolero” style inspired by Spanish fashion. No gusseting at armpits. Plain weave of abaca in yellow/undyed, mahogany, and dark brown checks. Metal sequins and thin ribbon appliqué featuring black, yellow, and red cotton embroidery in repeated diamond design along jacket opening, bottom, and back. White beads in ‘X’ and ‘V’ formations outline the ribbon appliqué. Black collar with yellow and white bead embroidery. Bead and sequin pattern of a horizontal line and interlocking diamonds at top of shoulders and arms. According to art historian Lynda Angelica N. Reyes, this design is commonly found in Bagobo textiles to represent the crocodile as a charm to ward off evil. Design of reptile continues on the back. Small porcelain button with loop closure at collar opening. Displayed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904. |
Length | 38 cm |
Width | 120.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003 |
Other Number | 1995.X.15364 - Other Number | CIVIC1995.X.15364 - Other Number |
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