CRAFTS,
ACCESSORIES, AND
BODY ORNAMENTS
 The Sarimanok is a
legendary bird of
Maranao. It comes
from the word “sari”
meaning cloth or
garment and
“manok” for chicken.
 It has become a
significant symbol of
Maranao art. It is
depicted as fowl with
colorful wings and
feathered tail.,
holding a fish on beak
and talons. The head
is profusely
decorated with scroll,
laf, and spiral motifs.
It is said to be a
symbol of good
fortune.
Sarimanok
Okir
It refers to
traditional arid
and unique
carving and
prominent to any
design among the
Moro ethnolinguistic
communities. The
name comes
from an old Malyn
word which
means carve or
“ukit” in filpino. It
is referred to as
okir in Maranao
while okkil in
Maguindanaon.
Okir Motif
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,
vines, and
geometric patterns
as well as local
astisan styles.
Face Make-up and Body Ornaments
A distinct form of
visual art of the
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.
The bride and grooms
wear different accessories
MALE
 Pis- handwoven head
cloth; worn
as symbolic
protection
from spears
of knives.
 Kandit- 15-m
belt or sash
made of gilim
(redcloth)
 Shirts that are
believed to be
bulletproof with
arabic script
designs
prepared by
imams and
hadjis
FEMALE
 Shorts skirt
over trousers
BOTH
 Saruk-hat
word to add
elegance
ORNAMENTS
 Crocodile tooth
necklace fortune
 Triangular amulets with
symbols wrapped in
black cloth (antinganting) 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.
 Maniksembulannecklace or bracelets
made of a bamboo
stems cut into short
pieces; serves as added
protection.
Functional
articles:
PegupaanBamboo
container for
chewing betel
nut.
• Lutuan- a small
bronze box with
engravings
carried at the
waist.
•
HILOT
Suwatlmimotis
Brass MakingKulintang
• The kulintang is a
musical instruments
composed of eight
different-sized brass
gongs laid upon a
wooden rack.
• It is made of brass
with intricate designs
and embossed top
where it can be hit by
wooden mallets to
produce music. Other
brass instruments
include the gandang,
the headed cylindrical
drum, as well as the
duahanagong pair
consisting of the bua
( a giant sized gong)
and pulakan ( a
Direction: Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
1. It is a heavy brass belt worn by women during
festivals
a. Okir
c. Hilot
b. Sarimanok
d. Suwatlmimotis
2. It is the legendary bird of the Maranao
a. Sarimanok
c. Pis
b. Okir
d. Kandit
3. Hand woven head cloth; worn as symbolic
protection from spears or knives.
a. Kandit
c. saruk
b. Pis
d. maniksembulan
4. It is hat worn to add elegance.
a. Saruk
c. Pis
b. Kandit
d. Lutuan
5. It is a bamboo container for chewing
betel nut.
a. Pegupaan
c. Okir
b. Lutuan
d. Pis
Draw a sarimanok and color all the Sarimanok
images using crayons.