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Arts
Third Quarter – Module 2
Characteristics of Arts and
Crafts in Mindanao

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Arts – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Third Quarter – Module 2: Characteristics of Arts and Crafts in Mindanao
First Edition, 2020
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Arts
Quarter 3 – Module 2
Characteristics of Arts and
Crafts in Mindanao

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to Arts 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Arts and
Crafts of Mindanao.

Art is something that is created with imagination and skill that expresses
important ideas or feelings. It allows you to have a freedom or thought with it, and
with that, you can make up your own subjective ideas about it and its message.

This module is designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. It will enable you to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correctly, you may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions, sentences and

paragraphs to be filled in to process what you
have learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use your MAPEH activity notebook (big notebook) in answering the
written tasks. For activities like drawing, designing, etc., use bond papers in
doing the tasks of which later be made into portfolio. While some outputs that
require creative skill like vinta, okir designs, t’nalak designs and my
sarimanok box, etc., should be done and be included in your submission.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.Please answer the questions HONESTLY! Your
answers will not affect your grade.
3. Read the directions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------------- 1

What I Know
Part I: IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Part II: MATCHING TYPE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
What’s In
Memory Check -------------------- -- 3
What’s New
Activity 1: You Complete Me- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
What is It ---------------------- 5
Characteristics of Arts and Crafts of Mindanao - - - - 6
Crafts, Accessories and Body Ornaments - - - - - - 8
Architecture ----------------- 11
Sculptures ------------------ 13
Functional Art ------------------ 14
What’s More
Activity 2: Looking Through - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
What I Have Learned
Activity 3: Fill Me ---------------------- 17
What I Can Do
Activity 4: Drawing Okir Designs - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Rubrics in Drawing Okir Design - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Assessment
Part I: IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Part II: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Additional Activity
Activity 5: Hunt Me! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Answer Key ---------------------- 21
References ---------------------- 22
 What I Need to Know

Art is instrumental in bringing out and highlighting the cultural identity of

a certain group of people in the society. The crafts and other art forms are
attributed to the indigenous culture of the society.

This module will take you to the journey of arts and crafts of Mindanao.
You will become familiar with the different designs, motifs, and history of their
attires, fabrics, crafts, and accessories used by the people of different regions.

After going through this module, you are expected toidentify

characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in Mindanao (e.g., maritime
vessel [balanghay] from Butuan, vinta from Zamboanga; Maranao’smalong,
brasswares, okir, panolong, torogan, and sarimanok; Yakan’s fabric and face
make up and body ornamentation; T’boli’stinalak and accessories; Tawi-tawi’s
Pangalay dance,etc. (A7EL-IIIa-2)

Specifically, you are expected to:

1. identify the characteristics of the selected artworks in Mindanao;

2. illustrate the arts and crafts of the specific areas of Mindanao; and
3. value the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in
Mindanao.

After reading our objectives,

let’s proceed to the first activity
to test how well versed you are
about the characteristics of arts
in Mindanao.

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 What I Know

PART I: IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Study the words written in the box. Identify which words fit the
description of Balanghay and Vinta.

For migration Several colors

Geometric shapes Small boats
Nipa fiber Used for cargo
Large wooden boat Used for fishing

Balanghay Vinta
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

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PART II: MATCHING TYPE

Directions: Column A are the arts and crafts from Mindanao, match each to
its place of origin in column B. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

Column A Column B

1. Balanghay A. Butuan
2. Malong B. Cotabato
3. BagoboT’nalak C. Davao
4. Maitum jar D. Lanao
5. T’boliT’nalak E. Sarangani Province

What’s In

Memory Check

Directions:Use the pictures below to check how much you have learned from
the previous lesson.Read the questions carefully.

A. B.

1. Which of the pictures above is a Yakan cloth?

2. What colors and shapes are commonly shown in the pictures A and B?

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 What’s New

Activity 1: You Complete Me

Directions: Identify the characteristics of the given pictures below. Choose

your answers from the word pool.

Wooden comb with glass beads Machine-made multi-colored cotton cloth

Unique carving design of the Moro Several colors and geometric designs
Woven fabrics with complicated beadwork

Images Name of Picture Characteristics

An earthenware (clay)
Maitum Jar vessel for burial

Ex.
1.

Vinta

2.

T’boliT’nalak

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3.

Malong

4.

Suwat Imimot

5.

Okir

What is It

In this module, you will learn how animism (cultural beliefs) and the
Islamic religion fused together and produced a uniquely Filipino artistic
tradition. You are invited to explore the arts of the people of Mindanao. To
make your journey more exciting, a series of activities is prepared for you to
enjoy.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ARTS AND CRAFTS OF MINDANAO

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 ATTIRE, TEXTILES, AND TAPESTRIES
1. Bilaan/B’laan
 is an ethno-linguistic group that live some
parts of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and
Davao del Sur.
 is a combination of two words, “bila”, which
means “house,” and “an”, which means
“people.”
 are known for embroidery, brass decorations and beadwork that are
integrated in their traditional clothing.
 wear clothes woven from abaca decorated with embroidery, buttons,
and beads and also cut mother-of-pearl into small shapes that look like
sequins called takmunto form geometric patterns.
 women wear heavy brass belts with numerous tiny bells that hang
around their waistline. These produce pleasing chiming sounds when
they move.
 weave highly-polished abaca textiles using the ikat process.
 put high value on their textiles and considered as an important part of
the bride’s dowry.

2. Bagobo
 are group of people that live in Davao.
 the name of this ethno-linguistic group comes
from the words “bago” (new) and “obo” (growth).
 ceremonial attire of the Bagobos are elaborate.
 make these clothes from a special textile woven
abaca fibers called t’nalak.
 t’nalak is a woven from deep brown abaca treated in the ikat process
to obtain complicate designs.
 Bagani (hero/warrior) wear blood-red clothes and a head kerchief
called tangkulu. These articles of clothing represent their courage.
 blouses are adorned with floral patterns, checkered, or paisley prints.

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  wear rows of bells around their waist and ankles that produce ringing
sounds when they walk.

3. T’boli
 are famous for their complicated beadwork,
wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful brass
ornaments.
 regard the t’nalak as sacred.
 traditional wedding rituals involve the exchange of
this textile (t’nalak). During births, it is used as a cover.
 weavers believed that their gods and ancestors visit them in their
dreams to teach them the designs and patterns that they have to
weave.
 design has its own meaning such as snake, flowers, or people’s
names.

4. Maranao
 means “People of the Lake,” referring to people
who occupy the lands surrounding Lake Lanao.
 famous for their artworks, complicate weaving,
wood carving, metal craft, and their epics.
 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, bearing a variety
of geometric or floral designs.

5. Yakan
 Basilan is the home to the Yakans.
 are popular for their skills in weaving.
 weave very complicate designs in their textiles,
which they use for their clothes and other
accessories.
 Yakan hand-loomed fabrics are known for their

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 use of bold colors and geometric patterns.
 traditionalYakan art of weaving originated from Lamitan in the island
of Basilan.
 Yakan fabrics are traditionally used as garments.

CRAFTS, ACCESSORIES, AND BODY ORNAMENTS

1. Sarimanok
 is a legendary bird of the Maranao.
 comes from the words “sari” meaning cloth or
garment and “manok” for chicken.
 has become a significant symbol of Marano art.
 Is said to be a symbol of good fortune.

2. Okir
 refers to traditional and unique carving and
important to any design among the Moro ethno-
linguistic communities.
 name comes from an old Malayan word which
means carve or “ukit” in Filipino.
 is referred to as okir in Maranao while okkil in
Maguindanao.
 Is a general term for both the scroll and the geometric form.
 the scroll is called okir a datu (gentlemen’s design) as distinguished
from okir a bay (ladies’design), referring to the geometric forms.

3. Face Makeup and Body Ornaments

 a distinct form of visual arts of the Yakan is
the facial make-up applied on brides and
grooms.

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Wedding attire:
The bride and groom wear different accessories.
Male
 Pis – hand-woven head cloth; worn as symbolic protection from spears
or knives
 Kandit– 15-m belt or sash made of gilim(red cloth)
 Shirts that are believed to be bullet proof with Arabic script designs
prepared by imams and hadjis

Female
 Short skirt over trousers

Both
 Saruk – hat worn to add elegance

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
 Maniktegiyas – a necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds
to protect from illness caused by evil spirits
 Maniksembulan – necklace or bracelets made of a bamboo stems cut
into short pieces; serves as added protection

Functional articles:
 Pegupaan – bamboo container for chewing betel nut
 Lutuan – a small bronze box with engravings carried at the waist

4. T’boli Accessories
 Hilot is a heavy brass belt worn by women during
festivals.
 The T’boli nobility wear it with bracelets and
anklets, furnished with ball-bearings that make a

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 sound as the wearer walks.
 The bells that are hung from the distinctive brass or beaded belts
signal the approach of a woman.

 SuwatImimot is a wooden comb with colored

glass beads worn toward the back of the head.

5. Brass Making - Kulintang

 The kulintang is a musical instrument
composed of eight different – sized brass gongs
laid upon a wooden rack.
 It is made of brass with complicate designs and
embossed top where it can be hit by a wooden
mallets to produce music.

ARCHITECTURE
1. Torogan
 is the ancestral house of the upper-class
Maranao.
 is the dwelling place of the datu along with his
wives and children.

2. Panolong
 is a wing-like decoration of a torogan flaring out
from the beams.
 this okir carving usually features the naga or
serpent, pakorabong or stylized fern, as well as

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 floral and star-and-bud motifs.

3. Badjao Houses
 the Bajau, also known as Sama-Bajau, are the
“Sea Gypsies” or nomads of the Sulu Sea.
 source of livelihood is fishing and hunting, thus,
most of them live in boat houses or houses on
stilts around the Sulu archipelago.

4. The Grand Mosque of Cotabato

 largest mosque in the Philippines, the Sultan
Haji HassanalBolkiah Masjid or also known as
the Grand Mosque sitting near the idle banks of
Tamontaka River.

5. Fort Pilar of Zamboanga

 also called Real Fuerza de Nuestra Senora
del Pilar de Zaragoza,
 was founded in 1635 and still stands strong until
today.
 was built to protect the people from pirates of
the Sulu Sea.

6. Monastery of the Transfiguration of Bukidnon

 is located at top of the hill of Malaybalay,
Bukidnon,
 a pyramid-like structure designed by the
National Artist for Architecture, Leandro
Locsin.

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7. Santo Rosario Church of Camiguin
 is located at the town of Sagay, Camiguin Island.
 original church was built in1882 using coral
stones,
 was retrofitted (make repair) with steel bars using
modern building techniques.
 unique things you can find in the church are the
driftwood chandeliers and altar.
 builders used local materials, particularly woven bamboo skin which
highlights the local traditions of the island.

SCULPTURES

1. Maitum Jar
 is an earthenware (clay) jar for secondary burial
from Sarangani province.
 is not only artistically significant; but also hold
key information of historical and anthropological
importance.

2. T’boli Wood Carving and Brass Casting and Pottery

 Wood carvers get their inspiration from the
wildlife in their local area.

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  Artisans use the lost-wax casting method to produce more copies of
sculpture with complicate designs such as bells, boxes and figures.

 The mold is made from wax then using this

mold, covers it with clay.

3. Maranao Wood Carving and Metal Casting

 Rarub-A-Klong is a metallic protective armor of
Moro, made of brass plates, carabao horn and
interlocking ringlets.

 Kampilan is a single-edged steel sword with a

handle made of hand carved ivory in a form of the
head of the naga or serpent, handcrafted gold, and
hanged horse hair at the bottom of the handle.

 Batige is a large manually carved wooden top inlaid

with mother-of-pearl used by adult males to test their
skills and strength.

 Kendi is a heirloom (pamana) teapot or kettle used

for hot water, coffee, or tea.

 Gador is a large intricate tobacco container decorated

with white metal which is an item of interior decoration in
proper Maranao households.

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 FUNCTIONAL ART
1. Balanghay
 also known as balangay or Butuan boat, is a large wooden boat used
for cargo and raiding purposes by the pre-colonial
Filipinos to traverse the seas for trade or migration.
 It serves as evidence that Butuan played a central
role in trade.

2. Vinta
 is a sailboat traditionally made by the Badjaos who
live in the Sulu archipelago.
 consists of several colors and geometric shapes,
representing the colorful culture and history of the
Muslim people.
 is small and not meant to be used for long ocean
travel.
 is used for transportation and livelihood activities such as fishing and
diving for pearls.

What’s More

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Activity 2: Looking Through…
Directions: The following are the arts and crafts from the specific places of
Mindanao. Identify the characteristics of each picture by
choosing your answers from the word pool.

Regarded as sacred Represented the culture of Muslim

Used to travel for trade Used bold colors and geometric patterns
Wing-like ornament of torogan

PICTURES PLACE OF ORIGIN CHARACTERISTICS

Example:
Lanao - used for hot
water, coffee or
tea

Butuan
1.

Lanao
2.

Basilan
3.

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 Cotabato
4.

Sulu
5.

What I Have Learned

Activity 3: Fill Me
Directions: Fill in with the missing words. Choose your answers inside the
box.

Belief Infusing Islamic Mindanao Tradition

The crafts and other art forms of Mindanao are attributed to the
indigenous culture of the society.

I have learned that the unique artistic _____ of the arts and crafts of
_____ is a product of _____ the _____ and the _____ religion.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 4: Drawing Okir Designs

Directions: Below are the two kinds of Maranao Okir designs. In a piece of
bond paper, choose one and draw Okir a Datu or Okir a Bay.

Okir a Datu Okir a Bay

Questions to Answer:

1. Which okir design is easier to draw? Why?

2. How did the activity help you appreciate Maranao art style?
3. What values did you learn from the okir design-making activity?

RUBRICS in drawing an Okir Desings:

5 4 3 2 1
Excellent Above Average Below Unsatisfactory
Average Average
Planned Applied the Used some Used few Did not use any
carefully, principles principles of elements or art elements and
showed using one or design but with and did not principles of art in
effective use more elements few elements apply the creating their
of the of arts in of art in their principles of artworks.
elements and creating artworks design in
principles of products or creating their
art design artwork artworks

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

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

The artwork With a little The student The student The student
was beautiful more effort, showed showed below showed poor
and patiently the work could average average craftsmanship;
done. have been craftsmanship; craftsmanship; evidence of
outstanding; adequate, but lack of pride in laziness or lack
lacks finishing not as good as finished work. of
touches. it could have understanding.
been; a bit
careless.

Assessment

PART I. IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Check (✔) if the place of origin matches to the given

characteristics of arts and crafts in Luzon and (X) if not.

Characteristics of Arts and Crafts in Mindanao Ethno- ✔ or X

linguistic

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 Group

Example: Known for embroidery, brass ornaments Bilaan ✔

and beadwork

1.They wear rows of bells around their waist and

ankles that produce tinkling sounds when they Bagobo
walk.

2.They regard T’nalak as sacred. T’boli

3. They are popular for their skills in weaving. Maranao

4. They are famous for their artworks, complicated

weaving, wood carving, metal craft and their epics. Yakan

5. The women wear heavy brass belts with

numerous tiny belts that hang around their Bilaan
waistline.

6. Their blouses are decorated with floral patterns. Bagobo

7. A textile or fabric is considered as part of the Bilaan

bride’s dowry.

8. Cut mother-of pearl into small shapes called Bagobo

takmun.

9. Malongis a Filipino traditional tube skirt. Maranao

10. The women wear heavy brass belts with Bilaan

numerous tiny bells.

PARTII.GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Directions: Describe the characteristics of Vintausing the graphic organizer

below.

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 Characteristics of Vinta

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Additional Activity

Activity 5: Hunt Me!

Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully.

1. What are the things that can be found in your house or in your
community? (e.g. bolo, bangka, kubo, etc.) Do you still use these in
your daily activities?
2. How important are these things to you and your family?

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Answer Key

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 References

Book References:

In Music and Arts Learner’s Material- Grade 7, by Lourdes R. Siobal et. al., 146-162. Pasig
City: Department of Education, 2017.

In Enjoy Life with Music and Arts Textbook, High School Series First Year, by Hazel P.
Copiaco et. al., 219-222. Quezon City: SD Publications, Inc., 2009.

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