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Department of Education
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Learning Activity Sheet
Arts 7
Quarter 3 – Week 1 – 8
Arts and Crafts of Mindanao
MAPEH (Arts) – Grade 7
Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 – Week 1-4
Arts and Crafts of Mindanao

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I. What I need to know
Most Essential Learning Competencies

1. Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of art and crafts inspired
by the different creative expressions in Mindanao. (A7EL-IIIb-1)
2. Identify the different characteristics of art and crafts in specific areas in Mindanao.
(A7EL-IIIa-2)
3. Appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of its function and their distinct
use of art elements and principles. (A7PL-IIIH-3)
4. Create products that can be assembled with local materials, guided by traditional
techniques. (A7PR-IIIC-E-1)

II. What’s in?

MINDANAO
• It is referred to as “The Land of Promise”.
• It is the second largest (after Luzon) in the Philippines located at the
southernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.
• It produced a unique Filipino artistic tradition as a result of animism and
Islamic religion fused together.

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Activity: LOOP A WORD!
Find words that you considered as arts and crafts. Words are either in vertical,
horizontal, or diagonal. Encircle it.

T A P E S T R I E S
E I T A H N I E D F
X U J T K L P O T Y
T T E W I Q T B N M
I W Y J K R E O V B
L O R N A M E N T S
E T T G H S A K O D
A C C E S S O R Y S

Lesson ATTIRE, TEXTILES AND

1 TAPESTRIES
III. What is it?
In this lesson, you will better understand how lines, shapes, forms, value,
color, texture and space give more meaning and significance to an artwork. This will
help you understand the processes in art and its impact to you as an individual. You
will also learn how animism and Islamic religion fused together and produced a
uniquely Filipino artistic tradition.
You are invited to explore the arts of the peoples of Mindanao. To make your
journey more exciting, a series of activities has been prepared for you to enjoy.

A. Traditional Clothing of the B’laan

The Bilaan or B’laan is an ethnolinguistic group that inhabits some parts of
South Cotabato, North Cotabato and Davao del Sur. B’laan is a combination of two
words, “bila” that means house and “an” that means people. They are known for
embroidery, brass ornament and beadwork that are integrated in their traditional
clothing.
Takmun – sequin-like capiz shells used to give s distinct design and color to their
clothes.

B’laan Woman’s Shirt

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Ikat – it is a process of dyeing fabric from B’laan, Bagobos and T’bolis where the
yarns are tightly wrapped with string and dyed before weaving.

The textiles usually contain three colors:

✓ Shades of black or brown
✓ Red or darker shades of orange
✓ Ecru (color of undyed abaca)

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B. Traditional Clothing of the Bagobo and the T’boli

The Bagobos are group of people that live in Davao. “Bago” means new and
“obo” means growth. T’boli or Tagabili to lowlanders are an animist ethnic group
inhabiting highland areas in southwestern Mindanao.

T’nalak – is woven from deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process to obtain
intricate design. Only women are allowed to weave this fabric.

✓ Men wear t’nalak short, undershirt and t’nalak coat

✓ Women wear wrap- around t’nalak skirts and blouses. They also wear rows of
bells around their waists and ankles that produce tinkling sounds when they
walk.
✓ The common colors are red, brown and black

T’nalak Cloth
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C. The Traditional Clothing of the Maranao

The word Maranao means “People of the Lake”.

Malong – is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of hand-woven or machine-

made multicolored cotton cloth. It can be used in different ways.
Kapa Malong or Sambisa Malong – is a traditional dance which demonstrates the
various ways of wearing malong and its uses.

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D. The Traditional Clothing of the Yakans

Basilan is the home to the Yakans.

Badjulapi – is a tight blouse with long sleeves

Pinalantupan – a type of skirt that is layered over trousers
Sawal – is the traditional tight-fitting trousers made of Yakan fabric characterized by
its vertical stripes
Seputangan – square cloth used by Yakans women as a head cover or as belt

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Lesson CRAFTS, ACCESSORIES AND
2 BODY ORNAMENTS
1. Sarimanok - It is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the words “sari”
which means cloth and “manok” which means chicken. A symbol of good fortune.

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2. Orik - It refers to traditional and unique carving. Its name originated from old
Malayan word which means carve or “ukit”.

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3. Wedding Attire from Yakan
a. For Male
Pis and Kandit – hand-woven head cloth and
15-meter belt or sash which serves as
protection from spears or knives.
b. For Female
Short skirt over trousers
c. Both
Saruk – hat worn to add elegance
d. Ornaments
Maniktegiyas – a necklace or bracelet of
beads from dried fruit seeds to protect them
from illness.
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Maniksembulan – necklace or bracelets made of bamboo stems cut into short
pieces, they serve as additional protection.

Pegupaan – bamboo container for chewing

betel nut
Lutuan – A small bronze box with engravings
carried at the waist Lutuan
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4. T’boli Accessories
a. Hilot – is a heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals.

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b. Suwatlmimotis – is a wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging from

it, worn towards the back of the head.

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5. Brass Making
a. Kulintang – is a musical instrument composed of eight different sized brass
gongs laid upon a wooden rack.

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IV. What I Can Do
WEEK 1-4 Activity:

“T’nalak Design”

The different ethno-linguistic groups of Mindanao have distinct cultures and

traditions as displayed in their arts and crafts. Their art forms can be easily
recognized through the use of different materials, patterns, colors and design motifs.
To show appreciation to their arts and crafts, do the following activity.
1. Create a textile pattern that represents an image from your dream patterned from
the T’nalak design.
2. Draw this on a piece of oslo paper using different colors such as red, white, and
black. Once you are done, discuss your artwork with the group and present the
design as if it is a part of your attire.
Criteria:
4pts 3pts 2pts Below 1pt
Rubrics 5pts Excellent
Above Average Average Average Unsatisfactory
With a little The student
The student
more effort, showed The student
showed poor
the work average showed below
The artwork craftsman-
could have craftsman- average
Craftsmansh was ship;
been ship; craftsman-
ip/ Skill beautifully evidence of
Consistency
outstanding; adequate, but ship; lack of
and patiently laziness or
lacks not as good pride in
done. lack of
finishing as it could finished
under-
touches have been; a work.
standing
bit careless
Illustrates/
shows Shows
The student
original ideas original ideas
tries an idea,
and and Does not try The student
but it lacks
interpretation interpretation new idea nor shows no
Creativity/ originality,
s of the given s but does innovate on evidence of
Originality does not
activities or not innovate the materials original
innovate on
artworks and on the used. thought.
the materials
innovates on materials
used.
materials used
used
The activity is
The activity is The activity is
finished and The artwork
beautifully finished and The artwork
Effort and passed on is unfinished
and neatly passed on was passed
Perseveran time but and was not
finished and time but on time but
ce needs many passed on
passed on shows lack of unfinished.
improvement time.
time. effort
s.

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V. Assessment
Activity 1: Think Back and Identify

Directions: Fill each blank with the correct answer. Write your answer on the blank.

_______________1. A traditional dance which demonstrates the various ways

of wearing a malong and its uses.
_______________2. Sacred cloth which is exchanged during marriages and
used as a cover during births.
_______________3. The traditional tight-fitting trousers made of a Yakan
fabric characterized by its vertical stripes design.
_______________4. Sequin-like capiz shells used to give a distinct design and
color to their clothes.
_______________5. Most common material used by the ethnolinguistic groups
in Mindanao for weaving cloth.
_______________6. A process of dyeing the fabric in which the yarns have
been tie-dyed before weaving.
_______________7. A square cloth used by the Yakan women as a head
cover or as belt.
_______________8. The common color tones found in a Bagobo's t'nalak.
_______________9. The common color tones found in a t'boli's t'nalak.
_______________10. They are known as “People of the Lake”.

Activity 2: Matching

Directions: Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B. Write only the
letter of your answer on the blank.
Column A Column B

______1. The legendary bird of the Maranao which is said

to be a symbol of good fortune. a. Sarimanok

______2. It came from an old Malayan word which means b. Kandit

carve or "ukit" in Filipino.
c. Manik
______3. It serves as protection from spears and knives tegiyas
during combat and may be fastened around the
trousers. d. Okir

______4. It is a bamboo container for the paraphernalia e. hilot

used in chewing betel nut.
f. Kulintang
______5. A heavy brass belt commonly worn by T'boli

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 women during festivals. g. pegupaan

______6. A wooden comb with seed beads hanging from h.Suwatl

it. It is worn toward the back of the head. mimotis

______7. An instrument that consists of a row of small i. Pis and Kandit

brass or bronze gongs horizontally laid upon a wooden
rack. j. Lutuan

______8. A charmed necklace or bracelet made from

fruits and flowers beaded together to protect them from
illness.

______9. A small bronze box with engravings carried at

the waist

______10. It is hand-woven head cloth and 15-meter belt

or sash which serves as protection from spears or knives.

Learning Activity Sheet

Arts 7
Arts and Crafts of Mindanao
MAPEH (Arts) – Grade 7
Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 – Week 5-8
Arts and Crafts of Mindanao

I. What I need to know

Most Essential Learning Competencies

1. Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of art and crafts inspired
by the different creative expressions in Mindanao. (A7EL-IIIb-1)
2. Identify the different characteristics of art and crafts in specific areas in Mindanao.
(A7EL-IIIa-2)
3. Appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of its function and their distinct
use of art elements and principles. (A7PL-IIIH-3)
4. Create products that can be assembled with local materials, guided by traditional
techniques. (A7PR-IIIC-E-1)
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II. What’s in?
Activity 1: Picture Identification!

Name the following arts and crafts based on the previous lesson. Write your answer
on the blank.
1. ________________________ 4. ________________________

2. ________________________ 5. ________________________

3. ________________________ 6. ________________________

Lesson
ARCHITECTURE
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II. What is it?
1. TOROGAN
It is the ancestral house of the upper- class Maranao. It is the dwelling place of
the datu along with his wives and children.

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The Panolong is a wing-like ornament of a Torogan flaring out from the beams.

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2. BADJAO HOUSES

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The Bajau, also known as Sama-Bajau, are the "Sea Gypsies" or nomads of
the Sulu Sea. Their main source of livelihood is fishing and hunting, thus, most of
them live in boat houses or houses on stilts around the Sulu archipelago.

3. GRAND MOSQUE OF COTABATO

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The largest mosque in the Philippines, named after Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Masjid or also known as the Grand Mosque, sitting near the idle banks of Tamontaka
River was founded by the Philippine Government.

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4. HISTORICAL FORT PILAR

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The historical Fort Pilar, also called Real Fuerza de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
de Zaragoza was founded in 1635 and still stands strong until today. It was
engineered by Fr. Melchor de Vera, a Jesuit priest. It was built to protect the people
from pirates of the Sulu Sea.
5. MONASTERY OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF BUKIDNON

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The pyramid-like structure was designed by the National Artist for

Architecture, Leandro Locsin. It is one of his last designs and considered as one of
his best, aside from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Davao International
Airport.

6. SANTO ROSARIO CHURCH OF CAMIGUIN

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The original church was built in 1882 using coral stones, but the old
infrastructures were too weak. It was retrofitted with steel bars using modern building
techniques.
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Lesson SCULPTURES AND
4 FUNCTIONAL ART
SCULPTURES
Maitum Jar

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An earthenware vessel for secondary burial from Sarangani province. These
artifacts were first discovered in 1991 and are now in the protection of the National
Museum.

Maranao Wood Carving and Metal Casting

1. Rarub-A-Klong 2. Kampilan

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It is a metallic armor made of brass plates, It is a single-edged steel sword
carabao horn and interlocking ringlets. with a handle made of hand carved
ivory.
3. Batige 4. Kendi

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 It is a large manually carved wooden top It is an heirloom teapot or kettle
inlaid with mother-of-pearl. It is used by used for hot water, coffee, or tea.
adult males to test their skills and strength.

5.Gador - It is a large brass jar used as ceremonial containers for rice and tobacco.

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FUNCTIONAL ART
Balanghay Vinta

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Is traditionally made by the Badjaos

The balanghai, also known as
balangay or Butuan Boat, is a large
wooden boat used by the pre- colonial
Filipinos to traverse the seas for trade or
migration.
who live in the Sulu archipelago. The sail
represents the colorful culture and history
of the Muslim people. These boats are
small and not meant to be used for long
ocean travel. They are used for livelihood
activities.

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IV. What I Can Do
WEEK 5-8:
“Do-it-yourself D.I.Y Panolong”

Instruction: Design a Panolong using the materials listed below.

1. Clay
2. Toilet paper cote
3. Used illustration board or cardboard
4. Pencil, old pen or pen cap
5. Poster or acrylic paint
Procedures:
1. First, draw an outline of Panolong on a 1/8 illustration board or cardboard. This will
be the base and support for your artwork
2. Second, put enough clay on the board. Tap and spread the clay gently until you
cover the entire area inside the drawn outline.
3. Next, use a toilet paper core to roll on the clay surface gently. It will flatten and
even out the clay.
4. Then, carve your Okir design on the clay as detailed as possible using a pencil,
old pen or pen cap's tail. You can also use it to remove excess clay and to add
defined curves and edges.
5. Smoothen the edges and surfaces when you're done carving out the
details.
6. Finally, color your Panolong with poster or acrylic paint to bring out more detail.

4pts 2pts
5pts 3pts 1pt
Rubrics Above Below
Excellent Average Unsatisfactory
Average Average
The student The student
With a little more showed average showed The student
effort, the work craftsman- below showed poor
The artwork was
Craftsmanship/ could have been ship; adequate, average craftsman-ship;
beautifully and
Skill Consistency outstanding; lacks but not as good as craftsman- evidence of laziness
patiently done.
finishing touches it could have ship; lack of or lack of under-
been; a bit pride in standing
careless finished work.

Illustrates/ shows
Shows original The student tries
original ideas and Does not try
ideas and an idea, but it
interpretations of new idea nor The student shows
Creativity/ interpretations but lacks originality,
the given activities innovate on no evidence of
Originality does not innovate does not innovate
or artworks and the materials original thought.
on the materials on the materials
innovates on used.
used used.
materials used

The activity is The activity is The activity is

The artwork
beautifully and finished and finished and The artwork is
Effort and was passed
neatly finished passed on time passed on time unfinished and was
Perseverance on time but
and passed on but shows lack of but needs many not passed on time.
unfinished.
time. effort improvements.

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V. Assessment
Activity 1: Oh! Some Place

Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer
inside the box. Write your answer on the blank.
_______________1. The ancestral house of the upper-class Maranao. It is the
dwelling place of the datu along with his wives and children.

_______________2. A vernacular house ornament of the Maranaos with

carvings of serpent, floral and star-and-bud motif.

_______________3. The Sultan of Brunei to whom the Grand Mosque of

Cotabato was named.

_______________4. The National Artist for Architecture who designed the

Monastery of the Transfiguration.

_______________5. The fort built by the Spaniards in order to protect them

from pirates of the Sulu Sea during the Spanish colonial period.

_______________6. This church was originally made of coral stones then

retrofitted due to its weak infrastructure.

_______________7. The National Museum declared it as National Cultural

Treasure of the Philippines.

B). Sultan Hassanal D). Marano

A). Panolong C). Fort Pilar
BolkiahMasjid Torogan
E). Torogan F). Santo Rosario Church of Camiguin G). Leandro Locsin

D. Think back and Enumerate

Direction: Enumerate the differences and similarities of balanghay and vinta. Write
your answer inside the circle.

Balanghay Vinta

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