Name/Title
T'boli art in its socio-cultural contextEntry/Object ID
DS666.T39.C2 Description
A study of the tribal people of Mindanao region of the Philippines, and of their art in the context of their complex society and cultural mores. The text is illustrated with numerous photographs, both B&W and Colored Photographs, of folk art of the T'boli people of the Philippines.Context
The author is a Benedictine monk and art historian, who spent considerable time among the T'boli people in researching this book.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Toby Volkman, Charles ZernerNotes
Gift of Toby Volkman and Charles Zerner. March 2026.Lexicon
Search Terms
art, tiboli, art--philippinesmindanao island, costume--philipines, tboli (philippine people)--social life and customsAccessories
Accessory
EphemeraNotes
Handwritten note tucked in reads: "Dr. Tabby Volkman | I am leaving herein your book. Hope you get it before you leave for home. | Best of luck, Casalinda [illegible]"
Purchase receipt from Casalinda in Manila also tucked in, August 1980.Book Details
Author
Gabriel S. CasalPublisher
Filipinas FoundationDate Published
circa 1978Publication Language
EnglishNotes
Length: 228 pagesGeneral Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Part 1: The Land and it's People -- Part 2: Life and Death -- Part 3: T'boli Subsistence and Technology -- Part 4 T'boli Art -- Part 5 A Socio-cultural Analysis and Evaluation of T'boli Art.