ARTS AND
CRAFTS OF
MINDANAO
ELEMENTS OF ART
PRINCIPLES OF
ART
ARTS AND CRAFTS
IN SPECIFIC AREAS
IN MINDANAO
MINDANAO (n.)
Mindanao is the second largest island of The
Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago. It’s
culture consists of mostly Muslim or “Moro” people. It is
also composed of other ethnic groups such as the
Maranao, Tausug, Banguingi, and indigenous tribes
known as Lumad.
Regions
Caraga Region
Northern Mindanao
Zamboanga Peninsula
SOCCSKSARGEN Region
ARMM Region
Davao Region
Balangay
The Balangay (formerly synonymous with Butuan boat) is a
plank boat adjoined by a carved-out plank edged through pins and
dowels. It was first mentioned in the 16th Century in the Chronicles of
Pigafetta, and is known as the oldest watercraft found in the Philippines.
The balangay was the first wooden watercraft excavated
in Southeast Asia and is evidence of early Filipino craftsmanship and
their seamanship skills during pre-colonial times.
Vinta
The vinta (locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan) is a
traditional boat from the Philippine island of Mindanao. The boats are
made
by
Sama-Bajau
and
Moros
living
in
the
Sulu
Archipelago, Zamboanga peninsula, and southern Mindanao. It has a
sail with assorted vertical colors that represents the colorful culture and
history of the Muslim community. These boats are used for inter-island
transport of people and goods.
Malong
The malong is a traditional "tube
skirt" made of handwoven or machinemade
multi-colored
bearing
a
variety
cotton
of
cloth,
geometric
or
okir designs. The malong is directly akin
to the sarong worn by peoples in other
parts
Asia
Timor
of
Maritime
(Malaysia,
and
Southeast
Brunei,
Indonesia),
and
East
is
the
etymological cognate of the Polynesian
'malo' (loin cloth).
Brasswares
Kulintang, gongs and even the
elaborate designs of a Muslim jar are
brasswares
popularly
made
in
Mindanao, particularly the oldest city in
the region, Cotabato City.
Okir
Okir
or
okkil
is
the
term
for
geometric and flowing designs (often based
on an elaborate leaf and vine pattern) and
folk motifs that can be usually found in
Maranao and Muslim-influenced artwork,
especially in the southern Philippines, and in
some parts of Southeast Asia.
Panolong
Is a wing like design of a vernacular house in
Maranao called Torogan. These are ends of the floor beams
that projects and splay out like tringular butterfly wings on
the façade and side elevations.
The
Torogan
is
a
traditional
residence of the reigning Sultan of the
Maranaw people and his family. It is
where the community traditionally gathers
for
wedding,
thanksgiving
rites,
enthronement, and vigils for the dead.
Torogan is no ordinary home specially to
a regular Maranaw family because it was
a symbol of high social status.
Torogan
Sarimanok
The Sarimanok is a legendary bird
of the Maranao people who originate
from
Mindanao,
a
major
island
in
the Philippines. It comes from the words
"sari" and "manok." "Sari" means cloth or
garment, which is generally of assorted
colors. Manòk means "chicken"
Yakan’s Fabric and Face Make-up
The
Yakan
are
an
indigenous Muslim tribe native to
the
tropical
island
of
Basilan.
Located in the Sulu Archipelago
in the most southern region of the
Philippines.
Yakan
people
are
recognized for their remarkable
technicolor
geometric
weaves
and
the
distinctive
face decorations used in their traditional ceremonies. The Yakan are kind
and loving people that embody a non-materialistic culture and
live in close-knit communities.
Yakan Weaving
Yakan weaving uses bright, bold and often contrasting
colours in big symmetrical patterns. Inspiration for designs
comes from island living and Islamic sacred geometry.
Face Decorations
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. The patterns are said to
have no symbolic meaning but have been used for centuries as a
form of cosmetic decoration long before commercial products were
accessible.
T’nalak
T'nalak is a traditional cloth
found in Mindanao island made by a
group of people in Lake Sebu, South
Cotabato called T'bolis, Tboli people.
This traditional cloth is hand-woven
made
of
Abaca
fibers
which
traditionally has three primary colors,
red, black and the original color of the
Abaca leaves.
Pangalay
Pangalay (also known as DalingDaling or Mengalai in Sabah) is the
traditional “fingernail” dance of the Tausūg
people
of
the
Sulu
Archipelago and Sabah. The dance also
means
offering
from
its
Sanskrit
origin pang-alay. Mangalay which also
means dance is very similar to classical
Balinese and Thai dances.
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