Publication of this book was a long journey. If I remember correctly from the "authors' talk" at the launching, the idea for the book germinated in 2018. So it took about 6 to 7 years for the manuscript to finally hit the printing press.
But it's finally here and anyone interested in reading it can get their hands on it. For availability of copies, get in touch with the Cordillera Studies Center. Shoot them a message. I also heard that copies will be available soon on their Lazada/Shoppee storefronts.
Book title: Becoming a Mumbaki: Ritual Change and Continuity in Contemporary Ifugao Society, North Luzon, Philippines
Authors: Analyn V. Salvador-Amores, Marlon M. Martin
Book description:
"Studies on the customary practices of the Ifugao, an ethnolinguistic group residing in northern Luzon, have received more attention compared to other ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines. However, there has been limited analysis on the current practices of both Ifugao male and female mumbaki (referring to "native priests" or ritual specialists), as well as their progression to a higher rank known as mumbagol.
This book examines the norms and protocols involved in becoming a ritual practitioner amidst changing social, economic, political, and religious circumstances within a contemporary society. The contemporary practice of Ifugao mumbaki provides insights into similar transformations occuring in indigenous religious practices globally."
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