Statue of a Bagani: Warrior & Protector of the Bagobo Tribe
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(DSC01874) The Bagobo tribe in Davao is divided into many small groups, each of which is governed by a “bagani”. To reach this coveted position a man must have distinguished himself as a warrior and have killed at least ten persons with his own hand. The victims need not be killed in warfare and may be of any sex or age so long as they come from a hostile village. When the required number of lives has been taken, the aspirant appeals to the neighboring bagani for the right to be numbered in their select company. They will assemble to partake of a feast prepared by the candidate and then solemnly discuss the merits of his case. The petition may be disregarded entirely, or it may be decided that the exploits related are sufficient only to allow the warrior to be known as a half bagani. In this case he may wear trousers of red cloth, but if he is granted the full title he is permitted to don a blood-red suit and to wear a turban of the same hue. This distinction is eagerly sought by the more vigorous men of the tribe and, as a result, many lives are taken each year. ... The day a warrior is elevated to this order he is in a large measure cut away from his fellows. He no longer associates with them as equals but eats his meals alone, unless it happens that other bagani are present. (Taken from “The Wild Tribes of Mindanao” by Fay-Cooper Cole, page 169-171)
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