A look into the pre-colonial Philippines' practice of gold-filling the teeth, and what it meant for beauty and power.
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In Focus | Gold-pegged Teeth

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A look into the pre-colonial Philippines' practice of gold-filling the teeth, and what it meant for beauty and power.

Grade Level

K-12

Format

Video

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Society, Filipino Identity

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