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Salinta Monon (December 12, – June 4, ) was a Filipino textile weaver who was the one of two recipients of the National Living Treasures Award in She was known for her Bagobo-Tagabawa textiles and was known as the "last Bagobo weaver".


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Salinta Monon was born on December 12, in Bitaug, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. She used to watch her mother weave ikat, a traditional abaca fabric, and at the age of 12 she learned how .

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Salinta Monon (December 12, – June 4, ) was a Filipino textile weaver who was the one of two recipients of the National Living Treasures Award in
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Monon was known for her intricate designs, particularly the 'binuwaya' or crocodile, which is considered one of the most difficult to weave.