Kankanay Ceremonies (American Archaeology and Ethnology)

"Kankanay Ceremonies" by C. R. Moss is an early 20th-century study that explores the way of life of the Kankanay people, an indigenous group from the Philippines, with a special focus on their ceremonies, beliefs, and traditions. It shares a detailed description of their important ceremonial system and the specific ceremonies that greatly affect their community and spiritual existences. The introduction gives an opening to the Kankanay area, outlining what makes them similar to and different from nearby groups like the Nabaloi. It provides insight into the Kankanay's personality traits, work habits, and rules of conduct. Moreover, it lays the foundation for understanding their ceremonial system by suggesting a comparison with the Nabaloi, hinting at the complexities of their values connected to spirits, gods, religious acts for sickness, and social events. Overall, the initial part presents a base for getting to know the Kankanay culture through their ceremonial practices and social organizations.