Lesson 1

Early Filipino Art

Prepared by:
Ms. Rhona Jerlyn M. Deveza
Questions:
• What did you realize about our ancestors?
• What can you say about the precolonial life of Filipinos?
• Why is it important to think of history in appreciating artworks?
Why do people need to look into history when examining and
enjoying artworks?
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Burial jars - earthenware pots resembling
human figures found in Ayub Cave in Pinol,
Maitum, Saranggani Province.
 Golden tara - one of the most interesting
discoveries found in Agusan Del Sur, it is a
21-karat gold statue depicting a female
Hindu deity.
Kris - sword with distinctive wavy blade pattern.
 Ikat is a dyeing technique originating from
Indonesia used to pattern textiles that employs
resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and
weaving the fabric.
 The malong is a traditional Filipino-Bangsamoro
rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt bearing a
variety of geometric or okir designs. The malong is
traditionally used as a garment by both men and
women of the numerous ethnic groups in the mainland
Mindanao and parts of the Sulu Archipelago
 Bulul - guardians of rice granaries and
numerous animal figures of ritual and the
hunt, including the dog, the pig, and the boar
are common among cultural groups in the
cordilleras.
 Hagabi - a huge wooden bench with a slightly
arched midsection, showed the owner's economic
and political power.
Okir - design of the Tausug and Maranoa
and reflects the wood carving tradition in
Southeast Asia. It is an ornate curvilinear
design and motif applied to wood carving.
Burak - half-horse and half-woman figure that
Mohammad rode when he ascended to heaven.
Have an
amazing year!