The mansaka identify themselves as utaw or people created by the magbabaya or tyumanum. They recognize themselves as a people with dignity and responsibility to the community and Earth. A person is responsible for the care of the environment, the source of everything. They are a peace-loving people. What they do is always in line with their customs and traditions.”
Thursday, December 25, 2008
THE FACES OF MANSAKA TRIBES
Portrait of a Mansaka woman from the Caragan valley maragusan comval province.The Mansaka are known for their jewellery, especially ear adornments and finger rings.
Location;
Davao del Norte, Southern Mindanao, Philippines, South-East Asia, Asia
Keywords:
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Mansaka girl from the Caragan valley maragusan comval province. In traditional beadwork necklaces of the region.
Location
Davao del Norte, Southern Mindanao, Philippines, South-East Asia, Asia
Keywords;
accessory, child, clothing, colourful, concept, culture, fashion, female, jewellery, landform, object, people, traditional, valley, visual quality, young
Mansaka girl from caragan valley maragusan comval province. In traditional costume and jewellery of the region.This tribe is known for their use of coins in their decorations which can be seen used as a decorative motif on the top between the embroidery elements.
Location
Davao del Norte, Southern Mindanao, Philippines, South-East Asia, Asia
Keywords;
accessory, action, art, child, clothing, colourful, concept, costume, culture, decoration, fashion, female, jewellery, object, people, smile, textile, traditional, visual quality