ARTS AND

CRAFTS OF
MINDANAO

CRAFTS, ACCESSORIES, &

BODY ORNAMENTS
SARIMANOK
- It is an 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 the
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 decorated with scroll, leaf, and
spiral motifs.
- It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
 OKIR
- Refers to traditional and unique carving
and prominent to any design among the
Moro ethno-linguistic communities.
- It comes from the Malayan word which
means carve or ukit.
- It is referred to as okir in Maranao while
okkil in Maguindanaon.
 OKIR
- A new pattern now known as the okir
design 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
artisan styles.
FACE MAKE-UP
- A distinct form of visual arts of the Yakan is
the facial make up applied on the brides
and grooms.
- After applying foundation of white powder,
dots and lines are painted in various
patterns on the faces, creating the effect of
formal and elaborate maks which match
the ornate costumes of the couple.
BODY ORNAMENTS
WEDDING ATTIRES
MALE:
• Pis – hand-woven head cloth; worn as
symbolic protection from spears or
knives.
• Kandit – 15 m belt or sash made of gilim
(red cloth)
• Shirts that are believed to be
bulletproof with Arabic script designs
prepared by imams and hadjis.
WEDDING ATTIRES

BOTH:

• Saruk – hat worn to add elegance

WEDDING ATTIRES
ORNAMENTS:

• Crocodile tooth necklace for fortune

• Triangular amulets with symbols
wrapped in black cloth (anting anting)
against bullets
• Snake bone belts to guard from the pain
WEDDING ATTIRES
ORNAMENTS:

• Maniktegiyas (a necklace or bracelet of

beads from dried fruit seeds to protect
from illness caused by bad spirits
• Maniksembulan (a necklace or bracelet
made from bamboo stems cut into
short pieces; serves as added
protection)
FUNCTIONAL ARTICLES
PEGUPAAN - bamboo container for
chewing betel nut
FUNCTIONAL ARTICLES
LUTUAN - A small bronze box with
engravings carried at the
waist
T’BOLI ACCESSORIES
HILOT - a heavy brass belt worn by
women during festivals.
- The T’boli nobility wear it with
bracelets and anklets, furnished
with ball-bearings 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 women
T’BOLI ACCESSORIES
SUWATMIMOT - A wooden comb with
colored glass beads
hanging from it, worn
toward the back of the
head
BRASS MAKING INSTRUMENTS
KULINTANG - A musical instrument
composed of eight
different-sized brass gongs
laid a wooden rack
BRASS MAKING INSTRUMENTS
GANDANG - Two headed cylindrical
drum
BRASS MAKING INSTRUMENTS
DUAHANAGONG - Giant gong (bua) and
narrow shaped
knobbed gong
(pulakan)