Bagobo

/bɑːˈɡoʊboʊ/ noun

Definition

An indigenous people of Mindanao in the Philippines, or their language and culture.

Etymology

From local Philippine languages; 'Bagobo' refers to the Maguindanaon-related ethnic group with their own distinct traditions.

Kelly Says

The Bagobo people maintained sophisticated agricultural and weaving traditions for centuries—their intricate textiles used natural dyes and patterns that encoded cultural knowledge.

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