MAPEH 7 (Arts)

3rd Quarter
Week 2
Attire, Textiles, Tapestries, Crafts, Accessories, and Body
Ornaments of Mindanao

Development and Quality Assurance Team

Developer: Aniceto A. Buniel
Evaluator: Melissa P. Arreza
Jane Rose S. Mordeno
Aurio A. Arayani

Management Team: Leopardo P. Cortes Jr.

Illustration Credits:
Title Page Art: Marieto Cleben V. Lozada
Title Page Graphics: Bryan L. Arreo
Visual Cues Art: Ivin Mae M. Ambos

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 Competencies
1. Identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in Mindanao (e.g., maritime
vessel [balanghay] from Butuan, vinta from Zamboanga; Maranao’s malong, brasswares,
okir, panolong, torogan, and sarimanok; Yakan’s fabric and face makeup and body
ornamentation; T’boli’s tinalak and accessories; Tawi-tawi’s Pangalay dance, etc.
(A7PL-IIIh-1)
2. Traces the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are reflected in the
design of an artwork and in the making of a craft or artifact. (A7PL-IIIh-2)
3. Appreciates the artifacts and art objects in terms of its utilization and their distinct use of
art elements and principles. (A7PL-IIIh-2)
4. Reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message emanating from selected artifacts and
art objects. (A7PL-IIIh-1)
5. Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of one’s arts and crafts inspired
by the arts of Mindanao. (A7EL-IIIb-1)
6. Incorporates the design, form, and spirit of artifacts and objects from Mindanao to one’s
creation. (A7PL-IIIh-3)

Objectives
At the end of the week, you shall have:

1. identified the cultural groups of Mindanao through their attire, textile, and tapestries;
2. illustrated and design a craft using the elements and principles of art used inspired by the
arts of Mindanao; and
3. appreciated the characteristics of arts & crafts of Mindanao and its reflected influences.

Learner’s Tasks

Lesson Overview
(Pages 216-223 of Learner’s Material)

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 Mindanao, referred to as – the Land of Promise, is the
second largest and southernmost island in the Philippine
archipelago. Mindanao also has the largest concentration of
ethno-linguistic groups and culturally diverse islands. These
groups are mostly Muslims from the Badjao, Iranun, Jama
Mapun, Kalagan, Kalibugan (Subanen who were converted to
Islam), Manobo, Maguindanao, Sama Bangingi, Sama
Pangutaran, Samal, Sangil, Tausug, and Yakan groups. Other
groups are the Lumads, or those who have maintained their
indigenous beliefs and traditions instead of converting to
Islam or Christianity. Some Lumad groups in Mindanao are the Bagobos and the T‘bolis.

Before Islam came to the Philippines, early Filipinos worshipped nature and believed that plants
and inanimate objects are home to ancestral spirits. They also believed that natural phenomena are caused
by gods. This indigenous belief system is called Animism. The conversion of the natives and the arrival
of Muslim traders and merchants resulted in new forms of artistic expressions. This fusion of beliefs
created a unique blend of spirituality and creativity.

Attire, Textiles, and Tapestries

Mindanao Cultural
Province Descriptions
Groups

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 South Cotabato,
North Cotabato, and
Bilaan or B’laan Davao del Sur
B’laan is a combination of two words, “bila”
which means “house” and “an” which means
people. They are known for embroidery, brass
ornaments and beadwork that are integrated in
their traditional clothing. The women wear
heavy brass belts with numerous tiny bells that
hang around their waistline. They also cut
mother-of-pearl into small shapes that look like
sequins called Takmun. Ikat is a process of
dyeing the fabric where the yarns are tightly
wrapped with the strings and dyed before
weaving. The textiles usually contain three
colors: shades of black or browns, red or ochre
(darker shade of orange), and ecru (the color of
undyed abaca).

Davao According to anthropologists, the name of this

Bagobos
ethno-linguistic group comes from the words
“bago” means “new” and “obo” means
“growth”. This is because they are believed to
have come from the mixture of the native
population with the Hindu migrants that entered
Mindanao during the Sri Vijayan and Majapahit
Empires. Bagobos They make these clothes
from a special textile woven from abaca fibers
called T’nalak. Bagobos the men wear t’nalak
shorts, an undershirt, and a T’nalak coat. The
Bagani or hero wears blood-red clothes and a
head-kerchief. The women wear wrap-around
t’nalak skirts and blouses are adorned with
floral patterns.

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 Lake Sebu, South Famous for their complicated beadwork,
Cotabato wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful brass
ornaments. The weavers believed that their gods
and ancestors visit them in their dreams to teach
Tiboli them the designs and patterns that they have to
weave. The most famous T’boli dream weaver
is Lang Dulay who received the National Living
Treasures – Gawad Manlilihikha ng Bayan
awarded by the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts or NCCA T'boli Men are
not allowed to touch the materials used in the
weaving process. They believe that if they break
the rules, the fiber will snap and the design will
be ruined. Tboli T’nalak production is a
painstaking process that requires patience, a lot
of creativity, good memory, and a range of
skills learned from a young age by the weavers.

Lake Lanao Maranao means “People of the Lake'' referring

Maranao
to the people who occupy the lands surrounding
Lake Lanao. The Maranaos are known for their
Malong. The Malong is a traditional Filipino
tube skirt that is made of hand woven or
machine made multi colored cotton cloth.
Maranao Women wear it as a skirt, a dress, or a
gown. Depending on how it's folded, it can also
be used as a hammock, a basket, a sleeping bag,
a bathrobe, or a baby carriage. The Malong is an
important part of Maranao life. A newborn is
wrapped in it and, as he or she grows, it
becomes a part of his or her daily life as
clothing and as material for everyday use. When
a person dies, he or she is once again wrapped
in a malong. A traditional dance called Kapa
Malong Malong or Sambisa Malong,
demonstrates the various ways of wearing a
malong and its uses.

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 Yakan Basilan They are popular for their skills in weaving.
They weave very intricate designs in their
textiles, which they use for their clothes and
other accessories. Yakan hand-loomed fabrics
are known for their use of bold colors and
geometric patterns. The Seputangan is a square
cloth used by the Yakan women as a head cover
or as a belt. The Badju Lapi is a tight blouse
with long sleeves. It is ornamented with gold,
silver or bronze buttons. The sawal is a
traditional tight fitting trousers made of yakan
fabric characterized by its vertical stripes. The
Pinalantupan, a type of skirt, is layered over the
trousers.

Crafts, Accessories, and Body Ornaments

SARIMANOK is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the words ``SARI” meaning
cloth or garment and “MANOK” for chicken. It has become a significant symbol of Maranao art. It’s
depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is
profusely decorated with scroll, leaf and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.

Okir refers to traditional and unique carving and is prominent to any design among the Moro
ethno-linguistic communities. The name comes from an old Malayan word which means carve or “UKIT”
in Filipino. It is referred to as OKIR in Maranao while OKKIL in Maguindanao. A new pattern now
known as OKIR MOTIF has evolved from the Indian stylized bird-like and naga themes and the Islamic
tradition of using flowing flowers, vines, and geometric patterns as well as local artisan styles. OKIR
MOTIF has evolved from the Indian stylized bird-like and naga themes and the Islamic tradition of using
flowing flowers, vines and geometric patterns as well as local artisan styles.

Wedding Attire of Yakan

● Pis – hand-woven head cloth; worn as symbolic protection spears or knives

● Kandit – 15-m belt or sash made of gilim (red cloth)
● Shirts that are believed to be bulletproof with Arabic script designs prepared by imams and
hadjis.
● FEMALE – short skirt over trousers.
● SARUK – hat worn to add elegance.

Body Ornaments

● Crocodile tooth necklace for fortune.

● Triangular amulets with symbols wrapped in black cloth (anting-anting) against bullets.
● Snake bone belts to guard from pain.

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 ● Maniktegiyas is necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds to protect from illness caused
by evil spirits.
● Maniksembulan necklace or bracelets made of bamboo stems cut into short pieces; serves as
added protection.
● PEGUPAAN-bamboo container for chewing betel nuts.
● LUTUAN – a small bronze box with engravings carried at the waist.

T’boli Accessories

● HILOT is a heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals. The T’boli nobility wear bracelets
and anklets, furnished with ball-bearings that make sound as the wearer walks.The bells that are
hung from the distinctive brass or beaded belts signal the approach of a woman.
● SUWATLMIMOTIS a wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging from it, worn toward the
back of the head.

Activity 1 – Agree-Disagree
Directions: Read each statement and Agree or Disagree with it. Use a check (√) to mark your answer . Do
it on your answer sheet.

STATEMENT AGREE DISAGREE

1. The B’laans, like the Bagobos and the T’bolis, weave highly-
polished abaca textiles using the ikat process.

2. The Bagobos are known for embroidery, brass ornaments and

beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing.

3. The Bagobos men wear t‘nalak shorts, an undershirt, and a

t‘nalak coat.

4. Tangkulu is a clothing that represents bagani (hero/warrior)

courage.

5. T’boli women are not allowed to touch the materials used in the
weaving process.

6. T'nalak production is a painstaking process that requires

patience, a lot of creativity, good memory, and a range of skills
learned from a young age by the weavers.

7. The malong is an important part of Maranao life. A newborn is

wrapped in it and, as he or she grows, it becomes a part of his or
her daily life as clothing and as material for everyday use.

8. The Badjulapi is a square cloth used by the Yakan women as a

head cover or as belt.

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 9. The Sarimanok head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and
spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.

10. A new pattern now known as the okir motif has evolved from
the Malaysian stylized bird-like and naga themes and the Islamic
tradition of using flowing flowers, vines, and geometric patterns
as well as local artisan styles.

Activity 2
Direction: Draw your own “Malong” design using various shapes, motifs, Colors and rhythm guided by
the rubric that follows. You may use the picture as your guide. Use a separate sheet of A4 bond paper
for your design.

Materials: Pencil, Crayons, Colored pencil, Eraser.

Rubric for your Design:

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Activity 3 – ART APPRECIATION
Direction: Identify the name of art & craft and analyze the elements and principles of arts used and their
reflected influences.

Name of Arts Elements/Principle Influences

Arts and Crafts
and Crafts Present (Internal/External)

1.

2.

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 3.

4.

5.

6.

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 7.

8.

9.

10.

Formative Test

Direction: Answer the following questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet

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_________ 1. It is a traditional dance which demonstrates the various ways of wearing a malong and its
uses.
a. Janggay c.B’lit Bilaan
b. Kapa Malong d. Asik
_________ 2. It is traditional tight-fitting trousers made of a Yakan fabric characterized by its vertical
Stripes Design.
a. Sawal c. Patadyong
b. Tapis d. T’boli
_________ 3. It is a sequin-like Capiz shell used to give a distinct design and color to their clothes.
a. Takmun c. Tapis
b. Tubaw d. Sawal
_________ 4. It is a common material used by ethno-linguistic groups in Mindanao for weaving cloth.
a. Anahaw c. Abaca
b. Bulak d. Pinya
_________ 5. These are common color tones found in a T‟boli‟s t‟nalak.
a. black, red, orange c. brown, red, white
b. yellow, blue, black d. red, brown black

Answer Key

Activity 1 Activity 2
Agree
Disagree – B’laans
Agree
Agree
Disagree – T’boli Men
Agree
Agree
Disagree – Seputangan
Agree
Disagree - Indian

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 Activity 3
Answers will vary.

Formative Test

References

Textbook:

Siobal, L. R. et al. Music and Arts – Grade 7: Learner’s Material. First Edition. Pasig City:
Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2017.

Siobal, L. R. et al. Music and Arts – Grade 7: Teacher’s Guide. First Edition. Pasig City: Department of
Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2017.

Images:

Ronald de Jong, Girl with Traditional Mat, December 31, 2009, Image, ThingsAsian,
http://thingsasian.com/story/bilaan-tribe-southern-mindanao
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_divisions_of_Mindanao#/media/File:Mindanao_regi ons.PNG

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/381117187189489894/

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/461126449338039907/

https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/245938829632314901/

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https://mythology.wikia.org/wiki/Sarimanok?file=Sarimanok.jpg

https://tugayaartefactsblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/18/the-okir-motif-an-art-of-maran
ao-depicting-their-culture-and-society/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakan_people#/media/File:Basilan_students.JPG

http://www.phtourguide.com/monastery-of-the-transfiguration-in-bukidnon/

https://zamboanga.com/z/images/5/51/Fort_pilar_2012.jpg

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d

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