Arts and Crafts of Mindanao

It is a watercraft native in Butuan.

• Balanghay

• Bangka

• Vinta

It is a traditional boat that is locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan.

• Balanghay

• Bangka

• Vinta

It refers to a whole repertoire of folk motifs which consist of plant forms that figure prominently in their artwork from weaving to carving, to brass cast pieces.

• Malong

• Sarimanok

• Okir

It is a stylized representation of an open-winged legendary bird whose claws clutch a fish.

• Malong

• Sarimanok

• Okir

It is a traditional tube garment of the Maranaos.

• Malong

• Sarimanok

• Okir

It is the most intricate design worn by the women around their waist or as a head cloth.

• Bunga-sama

• Seputangan

• Palipattong

It is a fabric patterned after the color of the rainbow.

• Bunga-sama

• Seputangan

• Palipattong

It is a pattern consisting of large sized hexagons and rhombuses. The pattern is adapted from the skin of a python.

• Bunga-sama

• Seputangan

• Palipattong

It is a sacred cloth woven by the T’boli people.

• Tinalak

• Hilot

• Swat Henafak

The heaviest piece of jewelry worn and made by the T’boli is a brass belt called the _____________.

• Tinalak

• Hilot

• Swat Henafak