Higantes (giants) are part of the folk tradition in the town of Angono whereby giant papier maches resembling human characters are paraded in a religious ritual every 23rd of November during the feast of San Clemente. Usually, it is only the head that is papier mache mounted on a frame where a person can carry it from inside. The body is dressed with cloths typically of floral designs. Bought miniature Higantes that are full takas (papier maches) a few years ago. I am very much fascinated with the folk characteristics of these small sculptures.

Photographer:

lakandula

Uploaded:

2011-10-06

Tags:

120 angono art close up folk higantes map medium format mini new york papier mache portrait xpro

Camera:

Diana F+ plus close-up lens

Film:

Fuji Provia 100F 35mm

City:

Muntinlupa City

Country/region:

Philippines

Year:

2011

Time:

night

Albums:

Mini-Higantes Portraits Against Map

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