MAPEH: ARTS 1st LESSON- Mindanao

Mindanao: southern most part of the Philippines

: 6 regions, 27 provinces, 33 cities

TRIBES AND TRADITIONAL CLOTHING

Bilaan or B’laan: Made from ABACA with

Embroidery, Buttons and Beads
: From South and North
Cotabato and Davao del Sur
Bagobo and T’boli: Woven deep brown
from ABACA
: From Davao
:BAGANI (hero / warrior)
wear blood-red clothes
: T’nalak (cloth) is SACRED,
sometimes use as a DOWRY
Maranao: “People of the LAKE”
(residing at Lake Lanao)
:They wear MALONG a traditional
tube-skirt that is worn as a
dress, blouse or gown by women.
:A NEW-BORN Maranao will be
wrapped in Malong, and it will
become part of its life
Yakan: From BASILAN
: Their clothes are BOLD in colors and
with GEOMETRIC PATTERNS ;
SEPUTUNGAN – square clothe worn
by women
BADJU LAPI – tight blouse with long sleeves
 PINALANTUPAN - skirt
SAUAL – Trouser

CRAFTS AND ACCESSORIES

Sarimanok: A chicken dressed with

colorful feather which is a symbol
of GOOD FORTUNE
Okir: A traditional and unique carving designs
:It uses flowers, vines and geometric
patterns to create design which
symbolizes status and power.
Crocodile Tooth Necklace: brings good fortune
Manik Tegiyas: Made from DRIED FRUIT SEEDS
: protect you from illnesses caused by
evil spirits

Landmarks in Mindanao:
 Mt. Apo
 Sunken Cemetery
 Enchanted River
 DOLE- Del Monte; Pineapple Plantation