Good morning 5-Visionary

Mr. Eljohn O. Cabantac

Arts
Philippine Ethnic Arts
and Crafts
Ethnic arts in Philippines
are labors of love and
patience. The intricate
carvings on wood, metal,
stone or glass are
products of skillful hands
and imaginative minds.
Indigenous musical
instruments like the flute,
drums, rainsticks, native
guitars and bells are made
of bamboo, twigs, pebbles,
animal skin, seeds and
seashells. The careful
manipulation of these
materials magically
produces sounds and
unique instruments used in
tribal dances and
ceremonies.
(The tumpong (also inci by
the Maranao) is a type of
Philippine bamboo flute
used by the Maguindanaon,
half the size of the largest
bamboo flute, the
palendag.)
 (Sulibaw - a hollow
Igorot drum, topped with
pig skin or lizard skin.)
 (RainSticks -
simulate the sound of
rainfall, and were
originally used in
native ceremonies
during dry months to
ask the gods for rain.)
 (Karaga - is a guitar made
up of bamboo where the
strings are slit from the
bamboo itself.)
(Tongkaling brass bells, used as an
amulet or as a musical instrument.)
The art of batik-making
uses an indigenous
technology passed on
from one generation to
another. Traditional
crafts produce priceless
masterpieces which
become a treasure.
Basketry is an ethnic
tradition of weaving
and one of the
functional art of many
nations. The intricate
patterns on the weaves
are repeatedly done
creating harmony and
rhythm. Grasses and
twigs are woven to
make baskets.
(Making basket using waterlily plants.)
 Carving is another
form common to
Filipino people.
Japanese sculptural
works focus on the
image of Buddha. The
Chinese and Koreans
are the roots of its
artistic influence.
Japanese used clay,
bronze and lacquer in
making statues.
 Metalworks have intricate
and intriguing designs
among Asian metal
crafts. The iron-tipped
spears were used in
hunting and warfare.
Metalworks also include
jewelry like neckpieces,
anklets and bracelets.
Each metal piece is
etched with geometric
motifs.