Philippines Igorot Young Lady 1934 Real Photo Postcard

The postcard depicts an Igorot woman, representing one of the indigenous ethnic groups inhabiting the Cordillera Central mountain range in northern Luzon, Philippines. Mt. Prov. P.I. refers to the Mountain Province of the Philippine Islands, a region centrally important to these communities and a administrative division established during the American colonial period (roughly 1908-1966). Her elaborate headwear, layered necklaces, and armbands are characteristic elements of traditional Igorot attire, reflecting distinct cultural identity and societal status within her community.