The Igorot peoples are Austronesians. ... Cultural elements common to the Igorot peoples as a whole include metalworking in iron and brass, weaving, and animal sacrifice. They believe in spirits, including those of ancestors, and have complex rituals to propitiate them.

What do igorots do for a living?

Agricultural terracing and farming are their principal means of livelihood. Their main cultivation is rice. They cultivate sweet potatoes too. They use to raise pigs and chickens, primarily for the numerous rituals and sacrifices.

What makes the Igorot unique?

One of the unique aspects of life in the Cordilleras is that the Igorot people are essentially a self-contained society running all aspects of life from businesses to politics.