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Various Igorot bulul depicting ancestor spirits (c. 1900)
Various Igorot bulul depicting ancestor spirits (c. 1900)
Taotao carvings sold in a souvenir shop in Siquijor Island
Taotao carvings sold in a souvenir shop in Siquijor Island
The Neolithic Manunggul burial jar from the Tabon Caves, Palawan, depicts a soul and a psychopomp journeying to the spirit world in a boat (c. 890–710
The Neolithic Manunggul burial jar from the Tabon Caves, Palawan, depicts a soul and a psychopomp journeying to the spirit world in a boat (c. 890–710 BCE)
Manang carved images of household guardian spirits from the Mandaya people
Manang carved images of household guardian spirits from the Mandaya people
The Agusan image (900–950) discovered in 1917 on the banks of the Wawa River, Agusan del Sur in Mindanao in the Philippines. Although it contains Hindu and Buddhist elements, locals regard it as a vessel for local deities. It is currently under the colonial possession of the Field Museum, despite countless requests by locals to return the Image back home.
The Agusan image (900–950) discovered in 1917 on the banks of the Wawa River, Agusan del Sur in Mindanao in the Philippines. Although it contains Hind
15th century Ifugao bulul with a pamahan (ceremonial bowl). Adherents of the folk religions believe that gods presiding over crops reside within their
15th century Ifugao bulul with a pamahan (ceremonial bowl). Adherents of the folk religions believe that gods presiding over crops reside within their bululs. This bulul is currently under the colonial possession of the Louvre.
One of the many Limestone tombs of Kamhantik (890–1030 AD), where ancestors were buried and sealed by sarcophagi. Locals believe that the tombs were a
One of the many Limestone tombs of Kamhantik (890–1030 AD), where ancestors were buried and sealed by sarcophagi. Locals believe that the tombs were also created by forest deities, as per tradition. In the early 20th century, the sacred site was looted and defiled by American colonizers. All of the sarcophagi seals were stolen in the process.
A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were wom
A Hiligaynon woman depicting a babaylan (Visayan shaman) during a festival. According to Spanish records, the majority of precolonial shamans were women, while the minority were bakla, effeminate men. Both were highly respected, on par with the datu or local ruler. Due to Spanish colonization, many of the islands' shamans were brutalized in the name of Christianity, misogyny, and racism.[failed verification]