Native Water Containers

The Dulangan Manobo people traditionally keep their drinking water in a sekedu, made of bamboo. The design of the spout can be playful. Most likely, actual sekedus do not have beaded ornaments, as shown in this photo.

For long-distance travels, Manobos carry water in dry and hollowed-out gourds.

(Blogger's note: This post is part of a series on items that the Dulangan Manobo people traditionally use in their daily lives. Special thanks to the RNDM nuns assigned in Kulaman Plateau. For more information about the series, read my introductory post or click the label Delesan Menubo below.)