Kabil (Woven and Beaded Backpack )

Philippine- Bagobo male carrying bag. Abaca (banana plant fibre) and beads

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Date

Early 20th century

Identifier

Anthr1943_002_0008_01

Origin

Bagobo

Materials

abaca woven into cloth, beads

Physical Dimensions

31.2 x 28.4 cm

Provenance

In circa 1938, Lt. Col. John L. Chamberlain, Jr. and his son donated their collection of Philippine materials to Cornell. Major General John L. Chamberlain (1858-1948) and his son Lt. Col. John L. Chamberlain Jr. (1903-1978) were both connected to Cornell University. General Chamberlain was the military attache on campus in 1938 training officers for the US Army and his son attended Cornell for a Master’s Degree. After graduating from West Point, John Jr. returned to the Philippines and served as a field artillery officer of the Philippine Scouts from 1927-1929.

Acquisition Date

1938

Short description

kabil

Collection

Cornell Anthropology Collections

Source

Philippines

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“Kabil (Woven and Beaded Backpack ),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed August 14, 2025, https://philippinestudies.uk/mapping/items/show/32552.

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