Arts of Caraga & ARMM

Arts of Caraga & ARMM

Moro

Muslim peoples of Mindanao, 

Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago, and other southern islands of the Philippines, which includes: the Maguindanao; the Maranao; the Tausug; the Samal; the Bajau; the Yakan; the Ilanon; the Sangir; the Melabugnan.

Lumad

Subanen, B’laan, Mandaya, Higaonon, 

Banwaon, Talaandig, Ubo, Manobo, 

T’boli, Tiruray, Bagobo,Tagakaolo, 

Dibabawon, Manguangan, and Mansaka.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indigenous groups is referred to as the Maranaos?

Maranao

The “People of the Lake” are situated in Lanao del Sur.

Open Ended

Describe the traditional attire of the Maranao people.

Multiple Choice

This is a large, wrap-around tubular garment. They are used by the Maranao and Maguindanao from southern Philippines, worn by women as a dress and by men over trousers as a formal wear.

• Malong

• Landap

• Sari

• Barong

Malong

Traditionally, the malong is handwoven by women using a backstrap loom. It can be either made of silk for ceremonial occasions, or cotton for everyday wear.

Open Ended

Describe the Okir pattern in your own words using the elements of line.

Okir

Colorful and intricate patterns; scroll, leaf, or vine motifs in abstract forms

Indian and Islamic-inspired designs used as decorative elements in architecture

Multiple Select

Which of the following has the okir design?

Multiple Choice

What is a sarimanok?

• A mythical bird of the Maranao people

• A dress worn by the Maranao people

• A mythical fish of the Maranao people

Sarimanok

The Sarimanok is derived from a totem bird of the Maranao people, called Itotoro.

It was said that its crow roused every living creature except man and that judgment day will arrive once this celestial rooster ceased to crow.

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Torogan

“Tulugan” - a place of rest

Okir designs were a symbol of royalty

Multiple Choice

Which of the two is a Baur?

Baur

• A wooden box with intricate patterns

• A container for personal belongings and prized possessions

Multiple Select

What principles of Art can be seen in the design of the Baur? Select 3.

• Contrast

• Symmetry

• Pattern

• Form

Gador

These containers were presented as gifts among wealthy Muslim Maranao families on Mindanao island in the southern Philippines. They might also have been used to present wedding gifts such as grain and textiles by the groom’s relatives.

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Kampilan

A single-edged bicuspid weapon that has an ornate handle made of brass and ivory. It is specifically made for warfare, used either in small skirmishes or large-scale encounters.