Arts&Craftsofgaddang
Arts&Craftsofgaddang
Arts&Craftsofgaddang
The Gaddang are found in northern Nueva Vizcaya, especially Bayombong, Solano, and
Bagabag on the western bank of the Magat River, and Santiago, Angadanan, Cauayan, and
Reina Mercedes on the Cagayan River for Christianized groups; and western Isabela, along the
edges of Kalinga and Bontoc, in the towns of Antatet, Dalig, and the barrios of Gamu and
Tumauini for the non-Christianized communities. And to tell you about it, their Arts & Crafts are
impressive and creative.
Thinned buffalo horn, decorated with colorful beads. Beautiful handiwork, A rare
example of an early gaddang tribal art.
Karaweweng
A Gaddang woman's neckpiece having the beaded centerpiece worn towards the back. Made of
Multi-colored beads, cowry shells
Gaddang Necklace
Necklace made of multi-colored glass beads