Jacket

Bagobo man’s jacket called the ompák-ka-mámâ. Open in front – “Bolero” style inspired by Spanish fashion. No gusseting at armpits. Fabric is of fine plain weave of natural and brown abaca checks with red-cross stripes. Elaborately decorated collar hem, jacket opening, shoulder seams, and sleeve cuffs with bands of glass bead and cotton embroidery, ribbon appliqué, and small metal sequins. Bead and sequin pattern of a horizontal line and interlocking diamonds continues 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. Patch pocket embroidered with multicolored beads. Small button with loop closure at collar opening. Displayed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904.