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Arts and Crafts of Mindanao WELCOME TO MY VIRTUAL GALLERY Ana Marisa A. Traballo

Magnificent Mindanao Mindanao - the second largest island after Luzon. Located in the southern part of the Philippines. Also known as the Philippines’ “Land of Promise” because of its rich biodiversity and natural resources. Let us explore Mindanao’s rich cultural heritage through its arts and crafts.

ARTS & CRAFTS of the LUMADS The indigenous people of Mindanao or collectively known as the LUMADS. The term “Lumad” is a Bisayan word for “native” or “indigenous. This distinguishes them from the Christians and the Muslims in Mindanao. The Tirurays are well known for their craftsmanship in basket - weaving with two-toned geometric designs. The handicrafts and traditional attires of the B’laan are considered as priceless possessions.

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My two-toned basket design For the arts and crafts of the Tiruray, I drew a simple open basket with different sized triangles. Straight lines are quite evident in my drawing. While drawing the basket, I used a pencil to show a contrast between black and white. There are also some areas that are shaded. Though I created an abstract design, there is a semblance of harmony and rhythm. I Think the basket I created is somehow asymmetrical.

My Swat San Salah For the B’laan women, wearing of the intricately beaded wooden comb, the Swat San Salah is a must. My Swat San Salah is quite simple but has a variety of colors that follows a certain pattern. Around the fan-shaped Swat San Salah are small strips of white cloth with tiny beads at the end which gives it a bit of texture.The ribbon will be tied on the hair to secure this headdress.

Arts and Crafts of Muslim Mindanao The arts and crafts of the Muslim Mindanao were greatly influenced by our neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia who had traded with them long before the Spaniards came. Their constant transaction brought about the influences in Filipino artworks which includes brasswares, silverwares, woodcarvings and clothing. A few of this well-known arts and crafts are Malong, Okir Design, Balanghai or Balangay, Sarimanok, Vinta, Torogan and Pangalay Dance.

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Design Your Own Vinta The Famous Vinta From Zamboanga also known as Lepa-lepa is a traditional watercraft from Mindanao used to transport cargo and people. My vinta is quite colorful, which is typical to the Vintas of Zamboanga. I used straight and curvilinear lines. The shapes that I included in my design are triangles and rectangles. My drawing has a bit of texture because of the material that I used. I can say that there is emphasis on the Vinta and the image has a semblance of harmony and balance.

Design Your Own Sarimanok Art is your own personal expression. All that you need is some inspiration The Sarimanok, which is considered a legendary bird is also the symbol of and a lot of imagination. Maranao Art. Ms. Nanette My Sarimanok is quite colorful. I used curvilinear lines. The shapes that I included Reference: Wikipedia in my design is like a crescent moon. My Daya, M.Z.Y. , Feeney, R.B. , Toniza, J.D.(2017) drawing has a bit of texture because of the Expression 7. Dreambook Publication material that I used. I can say that there is emphasis on the Sarimanok. The image has a semblance of balance and harmony.