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Visual Elements in Philippine Decorative Motif and Symbol: This Photo CC by
Visual Elements in Philippine Decorative Motif and Symbol: This Photo CC by
IN PHILIPPINE
DECORATIVE MOTIF
AND SYMBOL
Bale
➢ The exterior of the house looks like a pyramid resting on four
posts.
of
➢ The interior is enclosed by slanting walls and ceiling
that appears to be spherical that are formed by the loft.
Ifugao
About half of all Ifugaos have embraced Christianity but their
animist beliefs have been absorbed into their Christian beliefs.
House
The Ifugao have traditionally believed their lives were ruled by
spirits called anitos.
It also known as kamalig
BAHAY KUBO
➢ It serve as an icon to Filipino lowland and rural
culture
• Matilak - a circle
• Onga - fruit
• Pako nai - a fern frond with two or more cuts on one edge
• Piowas - betel nut seed
• Potyok - a bud
• Todi - a flower