Bogobo Village
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The Bagobos were also represented in the Philippine Exhibit.
Before the Fair
The Bagobo Village did not open till September 12, because of their steamship the Shawmut, caught fire before leaving Manilla. 38 Bagobos were afflicted with smallpox and had to be quarantined in St. Louis for several weeks.
Description
They were pagan people from the southeastern coast of Mindanao, and wore costumes covered with multicolored beads. They were headhunters and rated the men on how many heads they had taken from an enemy. 40 Bagobos occupied this area, the men wore knee-pans and wielded 18" knives. Though fierce, they were said to be social and have a good sense of humor, as well as have good knowledge of commerce and agriculture.
