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Discover Mindanao through field notes on tribes, crafts, beliefs, and the encounters between mission, state, and local life.
This nonfiction account gathers firsthand glimpses of Mindanao’s diverse communities. It weaves together portraits of daily life, traditional crafts, and evolving belief systems, all set against the backdrop of mission work and government involvement. The narrative stays grounded in observation, offering readers a window into how culture, politics, and contact shape a region still finding its footing in a changing world.
Read about vibrant weaving, carved brass and shell work, festive dress, musical instruments, and songs that echo across villages. You’ll also encounter ceremonies, rites, and the ways communities mark marriage, harvest, and social change. The book traces how education, roads, and institutions intersect with local customs and leadership.
- Detailed depictions of crafts, clothing, and musical traditions
- Observations of religious practices, spirits, and ceremonies
- Accounts of governance, education efforts, and development projects
- Insights into the changing dynamics between local life and external influence
Ideal for readers interested in ethnography, Philippine history, and the nuances of cultural encounter in Mindanao.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses Mindanao, the southernmost major island of the Philippines, home to ten or more distinct indigenous tribes, known collectively as the Wild Tribes. The book's author, an American missionary who lived among the tribes for many years, provides a chronicle of their history, culture, religious beliefs, and way of life. The author presents a nuanced portrait of these indigenous communities, describing their complex social structures, artistic traditions, and interactions with the wider Philippine society. Against the backdrop of the Spanish and American colonial experience, the book also explores the challenges faced by the Wild Tribes in the early 20th century, including the encroachment of settlers, the spread of disease, and the loss of traditional lands. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282975845_0
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