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 Crafts, accessories and body ornaments of Mindanao in
which majority of people were Muslim in different tribes, also
the non-Muslim / Islamic tribes, they used the Okir.
Sarimanok, the new pattern of okir style from Indian designs
and other designs in different crafts.

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

 reflect on and derive the mood, idea or message emanating from selected artifacts
and art objects;
 incorporate the design, form, and spirit of artifacts and objects from Mindanao to
one’s creation;
 trace the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are reflected in
the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft or artifact.

Directions: Read the following statements carefully and encircle T if the statement is true and
F is the statement is false.

T F 1. Kulintang is a musical instrument composed of eight different sizes of brass

gongs.

T F 2. Saruk – is a wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging from it.

T F 3. Sarimanok is the legendary bird of Tausog, in which they believe as a

symbol of good fortune.

T F 4. Okir or Okkil is an old Malayan term means carve or “ukit” in Filipino term.

T F 5. Islamic tradition uses geometric designs and other traditional designs like
flowing flowers, vines.

T F 6. Face makeup is a visual arts of Yakan applied to groom and bride, uses
lines and dots.

T F 7. Moro uses bones for protection from evil spirits.

T F 8. Kandit is a shirt that they believe as a bullet proof with Arabic script designs
prepared by Imams and hadjis.

T F 9. A necklace or bracelet made from dried fruit seeds known for protection
from sickness is called maniksembulan.

T F 10. Gandang is a two headed cylindrical musical instrument.

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Direction: Write the similarities and differences of the following textile from Mindanao based
on what you have learned. Complete the table below.

Textile Differences Similarities

T’boli Textile
https://collection.maas.museum/object/5

Yakan Textile Photo

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Maranao Textile
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SARIMANOK
The Sarimanok is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes
from the words “sari” meaning cloth or garment and “manok” for
chicken.
It has become a significant symbol of Maranao art. It is
depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a
fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with
scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be symbol of good fortune.
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 OKIR
It refers to traditional and unique carving and prominent to
any design among the Moro ethno-linguistic communities. The
name comes from an old Malayan word which means carve or
“ukit” in Filipino. It is referred to as okir in Maranao while okkil in
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A new pattern now known as the okir motif has evolved from the Indian stylized bird-like
and naga themes and the Islamic traditional of using flowing flowers, vines, and geometric
patterns as well as local artisan styles

Face makeup and Body ornaments

A distinct form of visual arts 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 groom wear different accessories.

Male:
*Pis – hand-woven head cloth, worn as symbolic
protection from spears or knives
*Kandit – 15m belt or sash made of gilim (red cloth)
*Shirts that are believed to be bulletproof with Arabic
script designs prepared by imams and hadjis.

Female:
*Short skirt over trousers
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Both:
*Saruk – hat worn to add elegance

Ornaments:
1. Crocodile tooth necklace for fortune
2. Triangular amulets with symbols wrapped in black cloth (anting2x) against bullet
3. Snake bone belts to guard from pain
4. Maniktegiyas – a necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds to protect from
illness caused by evil spirit
5. Maniksenbulan – necklace or bracelet made of a bamboo stems cut into short
pieces; serves as added protection

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Functional Articles:

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1. Pegupaan 2. Lutuan
- bamboo container for chewing betel nut – a small bronze box with engravings
carried at the waist

T’boli Accessories

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1. Hilot
- is a heavy belt worn by women during
festivals. The T’boli nobility wear it with
bracelets and anklets, furnished with ball-
bearings that make as sound as the wearer
walks. The bells that are hung from the
distinctive brass or beaded belts signal the
approach of a woman.

2. Suwatlmimotis
– a wooden comb with colored glass beads
hanging from it, worn toward the back of the
head.

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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 intricate designs and embossed top where it can be hit by wooden
mallets to produce music. Other brass instruments include the gandang, the two headed
cylindrical drum, as well as the duahanagong pair consisting of the bua (giant sized gong)
and pulakan (narrow shaped knobbed gong).

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Tribal Kulintang Musical Gong Gandang

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Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle.
Use the clues provided below to fill in the crossword puzzle with the correct answer.

Down
1. Legendary bird of the Maranao said to be a symbol of good fortune.
2. A wedding attire worn both by male and female.
3. Charmed necklace or bracelet made of the fruits of a flower beaded together to protect
them from sickness.
4. A brass instrument with two headed cylindrical drum.
5. Instrument that consist of a row of small brass or bronze gongs horizontally laid upon a
wooden rack.
7. Came from an old word which means carve or “ukit” in Filipino.

Across
1. Wooden comb with seed beads hanging from it, worn toward the back of the head.
6. Heavy brass belt commonly worn by T’boli women during festivals.
8. Referring to people who occupy the land surrounding lake of Lanao and known for the
significance of Sarimanok as symbol of good fortune.
9. Serves as protection from spears and knives during combat, and may be fastened around
the trousers.
10. A hand-woven head cloth, worn as symbolic protection from spears or knives.
11. Bamboo container for all the paraphernalia for chewing betel nut.

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Activity 2. If you were a visual artist, how would you make your own style of Sarimanok, the
legendary bird of the Maranao? Illustrate and color on a separate bond paper. And describe
your artwork in 3-5 sentences.

Materials needed: Pencil, coloring materials, Oslo paper/drawing paper

Describe the mode of your artwork, the colors and lines.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Indicate who influence this design to the people of Mindanao and why?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Activity 3. Complete the table below

Things I learned today about what makes the Muslim art unique…
1.

2.
3
3.

Things I found interesting about Muslim art…

1.
2
2.

Different designs that influence Mindanao arts…

1.
2
2.

Question I still have about Muslim art…

1
1.

Criteria Content /10 Relevance /10 Total /20

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 Art serves as a means of personal expression. Artistic body adornment such as
wearing jewelries, body tattoos, headdresses and other accessories are indications of social
status of a person.
Decorative arts furnish beautify the spaces in which we live or adorn our bodies. It is
not only to highlight the social status of a person but also the functions of its crafts and the
significance to their belief, tradition and culture.

Stop for a while…

At this point, check your understanding of the following concepts. Put a check
(√) under the sign that describes your understanding.
Topics I have a good I still have some I don’t get it
understanding questions
Distinct or unique features of
each Mindanao Muslim group
Difference between okir and
sarimanok designs
Criteria Content /10 Relevance /10 Total /20

Direction: Read carefully each sentence. Choose you answer from the box and the letter in
the space provided.
A. Pis C.Maniktegiyas E. Sarimanok G. Pegupaan I. Okir
B. Hilot D. Yakan F. Suwatimimotis H. Kulintang J. Pulakan
K. Maranao
_____ 1. The legendary bird of the Maranao said to be a symbol of good fortune.
_____ 2. It came from an old Malayan word which means carve or “ukit” in Filipino
_____ 3. It serves as protection from spears and knives during combat, and maybe fastened
around the trouser.
_____ 4. It is a bamboo container for all the paraphernalia chewing betel nut.
_____ 5. A heavy brass belt commonly worn by T’boli women during festival.
_____ 6. A wooden comb with seed beads hanging from it, worn toward the back of the
head.
_____ 7. An instrument that consist of a row of a small brass or bronze gang horizontally laid
upon wooden rack.
_____ 8. A charmed necklace or bracelet made of fruits of a flower beaded together to
protect them from sickness.
_____9. A tribe of Muslim that are known for their Sarimanok; “sari” means cloth and “manok
for chicken.
_____10. A musical instrument with a narrow shape knobbed gong.

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Music and Arts. Department of Education. Learner’s Material

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 Development Team of the Module
Writer: PRINZTON FEBB B. AGCAOILI
LUCENA M. SALUDO
Editors:
Content Evaluator: JOHN EDWARD P. DEGAMON
Language Evaluator: CHERRY MAE PLANCO, DAVE Y. MILITAR
Reviewers:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: LEO U. PANTI
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI GERONA, EPS – MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS LRMS/ALS

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