QUARTER 3 – MODULE 2

• Identifies characteristics of arts and

crafts in specific areas in Mindanao
• Appreciates the artifacts an art object
in terms of its utilization and their
distinct use of art elements and
principles.
ANIMISM AND THE
ISLAMIC RELIGION
 Sarimanok
-legendary bird of the Maranao people who
originate from Mindanao, a major island in the
Philippines.
- comes from the words “sari” and “manok.”
“Sari” means cloth or garment, which is
generally of assorted colors. Manòk, which
makes up part of its name, is a Philippine word
for chicken.
 Sarimanok
- is derived from a totem bird of the
Maranao people, called Itotoro.
- According to the Maranao people, the
Itotoro is a medium to the spirit world
through its unseen twin spirit bird called
Inikadowa.
 Okir
-refers to traditional and unique carving and
prominent to any design among the Moro
ethnolinguistic communities.
-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.
 Okir
-A new pattern now known as the okir motif has
evolved from the Indian stylized bird-like and
naga themes and the Islamic tradition of using
flowing flowers, vine, and geometric patterns as
well as local artisan styles.
 Okir
3 most common okil motifs used by the
Muslim:
• Sama are dauan-dauan (leaf motifs),
• kaloon (curlicues and curved lines), and
• agta-agta or buaya (fish or crocodile
motifs).
 Face Makeup and Body Ornaments
-Yakan is the facial make-up applied on brides
and grooms. After applying a foundation of
white powder, dots and lines are painted in
various patterns on the faces, creating the effect
of formal and elaborate masks which match the
ornate costumes of the couple.
 T’boli Accessories
The T’boli is known for their colourful clothing. Indeed their
accessories have also magnificent significant to T’boli tribe.
 Brass Making – Kulintang
-kulintang is a musical instrument composed of
eight different-sized brass gongs laid upon a
wooden rack.
-made of brass with intricate designs and
embossed top where it can be hit wooden mallets
to produce music.
Characteristics of some of
the arts and crafts of
Mindanao
Different designs of Okir
Yakan couples before the wedding ceremony
Face Make up and Body
Ornamentation of Yakan Tribes
Tanyak Tanyak is a face painting
custom is unique to Yakan tribal
culture. Worn only for wedding
ceremonies; circles,
spots and diamond patterns are
printed on the skin using bamboo
implements and a thick mixture of
white flour and water.
Yakan couples before the wedding ceremony
The bride and groom wear different accessories.
Wedding attire:
Male
 Pis – hand-woven head cloth; worn as
symbolic protection from spears or knives
 Kandit – 15-m belth or sash made of gilim
(red cloth)
 Shirts that are believed to be bulletproof
with Arabic script designs prepared by immans
and hadjis
Yakan couples before the wedding ceremony
Female
 Short skirt over trousers
Both
 Saruk – hat worn to add
elegance
Yakan couples before the wedding ceremony
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
Yakan couples before the wedding ceremony
Ornaments:
 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
 T’boli Accessories
The jewelry pieces of the T’boli people are
also extraordinary. For instance, the earrings
and necklaces can be made from horse hair.
They make a small chain and add beads.
 T’boli Accessories
1. Hilot T’noyong is a heavy
brass belt worn by women during
festivals. The T’boli nobility
wear it with bracelets and anklets,
furnished with ball- bearing that
make a sound as the wearer
walks. The bells that are hung
from the distinctive brass or
beaded belts signal the approach
of a woman.
 T’boli Accessories
2. Suwatlmimot is a
wooden comb with
colored glass beads
hanging from it, worn
toward the back of
the head.
T’boli Accessories

3. L’mimot is a really big

necklace that practically
covers the whole neck
and chest area.
 T’boli Accessories
4. Brass bracelets called blonso are worn
about 15-20 on each arm.
5. The Kayab is a piece of cloth worn like
a turban. They use this to protect against
the rain.
Brass making – Kulintang
Kulintang gongs are made
using the cire perdue
method, a lost-wax process
used for casting the
individual gongs.
 Performance Task:
Sarimanok Paper Layering Art