Kalinga dancing

Kalinga dancing

Kalinga men move to the rhythm of their gongs, which they play in the gangsa pattung style; players carry flat gongs (gangsa), striking rhythmic patterns with a rounded stick as they move in circular formation. An ensemble would normally have six players (CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, Vol. ll, 35; see also PE00761)).


Circa 1930


Kalinga


ammann
cordillera
costumes
feathers
flat gongs
gangsa pattung
g-string
headdress
headdress
indigenous peoples
irminger
loincloth
musical instruments
rhythm

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