Baguio Philippines Igorot Baby Nuse Dress Real Photo Postcard
The Igorot are a collective of indigenous peoples inhabiting the Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon, Philippines. This postcard, likely dating from the American colonial period (early 20th century), captures a family scene near Baguio, a city developed by the Americans as a hill station. The label "BABY-NURSE" refers to the traditional practice within Igorot and many indigenous communities where older children assume significant responsibility for the care of their younger siblings, fostering familial interdependence.
Such images served as ethnographic documentation, often intended for a Western audience fascinated by or studying the diverse cultures of the newly acquired Philippine territories. They provide a visual record of traditional Igorot life, including attire and housing, amidst increasing Western influence and the development of areas like Baguio, which brought new interactions and changes to indigenous communities in the region.
Such images served as ethnographic documentation, often intended for a Western audience fascinated by or studying the diverse cultures of the newly acquired Philippine territories. They provide a visual record of traditional Igorot life, including attire and housing, amidst increasing Western influence and the development of areas like Baguio, which brought new interactions and changes to indigenous communities in the region.
