Tracing its roots to when their early ancestors made the first piece of hinabol, the Higaonon tribe of Mintapod recounts how abaca fibers are transformed into this special textile. Like all things in their lives, its transformation is steeped in Higaonon custom and tradition.

With the blessings of the tribal leadership and their ancestors (see Not By Timber Alone, May 2006) what otherwise would have remained in oral tradition has made its way into the pages of this booklet.

The booklet is a loving tribute to Higaonon youth, the future cultural bearers of their tribe. It was written in behalf of the Higaonon Tribe of Mintapod by Benny Cumatang and Arlan M. Santos/NTFP Task Force (2005). Its publication was supported by the Siemenpuu Foundation and the Netherlands Committee-IUCN.

Limited copies are available from the NTFP Task-Force. Contact Arlan Santos, NTFP-TF. Email: yengsantos@yahoo.com

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