Jacket

Bagobo man’s jacket called the ompák-ka-mámâ. Open in front – “Bolero” style inspired by Spanish fashion. Left side of jacket separated from back. Faded and with holes. Plain weave of abaca in undyed, mahogany, and dark brown checks. Thin ribbon appliqué along jacket opening and bottom is outlined with white bead embroidery and features red, blue, and green zigzag cotton embroidery and metal sequins. Thicker ribbon appliqué features different zigzag design with blue, green, and yellow cotton 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. Tag attached reads: (1) “N.Y.M.” Displayed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904.