/u/Abebos_The_Great's posts in /r/FilipinoHistory
"Kabibe" Have you seen the seashell that was depicted on the One Centavo Coin of the Flora and Fauna Series. It's the Voluta imperialis! See it up close at the Filipinas Collectibles and Antiques Society FCAS Convention this August 23, 24, and 25!(next photo)
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Gold Philippine Funerary Facial Cover "Pabaon sa Namayapa" These were interned with the deceased with the intention of covering the facial orifices so that the evils spirits cant enter and inhibit the body. 10th to 15th century. Examine this up close during the FCAS Con(details on nxt pic)
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The Gandara Samar Gold Hoard Featured last 2022 in a KMJS' episode entitled "Sinaunang Alahas". Found inside a secondary burial jar during a house construction in Samar. 5 solid gold pendants, 3 gold cord weights, & a large carnelian bead. 10th to 15th century. See at the FCAS Con(next photo)
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