Arts 7

3rd Quarter
Week 3

Development and Quality Assurance Team

Developer: Aniceto A. Buniel

Content Evaluator: Jessan M. Lindog
Language Evaluator: Glory B. Balatero
Layout Evaluator: Jj Evan Aries C. Handugan
Learning Area Supervisor: Antonio V. Salazar, Ed.D.

Illustration Credits:

Title Page: Marieto Cleben V. Lozada

Visual Cues: Ivin Mae M. Ambos

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 Competencies
1. Identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in
Mindanao (e.g., maritime vessel [balanghay] from Butuan, vinta
from Zamboanga; Maranao’s malong, brasswares, okir,
panolong, torogan, and sarimanok; Yakan’s fabric and face
makeup and body ornamentation; T’boli’s tinalak and
accessories; Tawi-tawi’s Pangalay dance, etc. (A7PL-IIIh-1)
2. Traces the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences
that are reflected in the design of an artwork and in the making
of a craft or artifact. (A7PL-IIIh-2)
3. Appreciates the artifacts and art objects in terms of its utilization
and their distinct use of art elements and principles. (A7PL-IIIh-2)
4. Reflects on and derives the mood, idea, or message emanating
from selected artifacts and art objects. (A7PL-IIIh-1)
5. Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of one’s
arts and crafts inspired by the arts of Mindanao. (A7EL-IIIb-1)
6. Incorporates the design, form, and spirit of artifacts and objects
from Mindanao to one’s creation. (A7PL-IIIh-3)

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have:

o identified the cultural groups of Mindanao through their attire,
textile, and tapestries;
o illustrated and design a craft using the elements and principles of
art used inspired by the arts of Mindanao; and
o appreciated the characteristics of arts & crafts of Mindanao and
its reflected influences.

Learner’s Tasks

Lesson Overview
(Pages 216-223 of Learner’s Material)

Mindanao, referred to as – the Land of Promise, is the second largest and

southernmost island in the Philippine archipelago. Mindanao also has the
largest concentration of ethno-linguistic groups and culturally diverse islands.
These groups are mostly Muslims from the Badjao, Iranun, Jama Mapun,
Kalagan, Kalibugan (Subanen who were converted to Islam), Manobo,
Maguindanao, Sama Bangingi, Sama Pangutaran, Samal, Sangil, Tausug, and
Yakan groups. Other groups are the Lumads, or those who have maintained
their indigenous beliefs and traditions instead of converting to Islam or
Christianity. Some Lumad groups in Mindanao are the Bagobos and the T‘bolis.

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 Before Islam came to the Philippines,
early Filipinos worshipped nature and believed
that plants and inanimate objects are home to
ancestral spirits. They also believed that natural
phenomena are caused by gods. This
indigenous belief system is called Animism. The
conversion of the natives and the arrival of
Muslim traders and merchants resulted in new
forms of artistic expressions. This fusion of beliefs
created a unique blend of spirituality and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_divisions_of

creativity. _Mindanao#/media/File:Mindanao_regions.PNG

Attire, Textiles, and Tapestries

Mindanao Cultural
Province Descriptions
Groups
B’laan is a combination of two words,
Bilaan or B’laan South “bila” which means “house” and
Cotabato, “an” which means people. They are
North known for embroidery, brass
Cotabato, and ornaments and beadwork that are
Davao del Sur integrated in their traditional
clothing. The women wear heavy
brass belts with numerous tiny bells
that hang around their waistline. They
also cut mother-of-pearl into small
shapes that look like sequins called
Takmun. Ikat is a process of dyeing
the fabric where the yarns are tightly
wrapped with the strings and dyed
before weaving. The textiles usually
contain three colors: shades of black
or browns, red or ochre (darker
Ronald de Jong, Girl with Traditional Mat, shade of orange), and ecru (the
December 31, 2009, Image, ThingsAsian,
http://thingsasian.com/story/bilaan-tribe- color of undyed abaca).
southern-mindanao

According to anthropologists, the

Davao name of this ethno-linguistic group
comes from the words “bago”
Bagobos means “new” and “obo” means
“growth”. This is because they are
believed to have come from the
mixture of the native population with
the Hindu migrants that entered
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 Mindanao during the Sri Vijayan and
Majapahit Empires. Bagobos They
make these clothes from a special
textile woven from abaca fibers
called T’nalak. Bagobos the men
wear t’nalak shorts, an undershirt,
and a T’nalak coat. The Bagani or
hero wears blood-red clothes and a
head-kerchief. The women wear
wrap-around t’nalak skirts and
blouses are adorned with floral
patterns.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/38
1117187189489894/

Famous for their complicated

Lake Sebu, beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics,
South and beautiful brass ornaments. The
Tiboli Cotabato weavers believed that their gods and
ancestors visit them in their dreams to
teach them the designs and patterns
that they have to weave. The most
famous T’boli dream weaver is Lang
Dulay who received the National
Living Treasures – Gawad Manlilihikha
ng Bayan awarded by the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts
or NCCA T'boli Men are not allowed
to touch the materials used in the
weaving process. They believe that if
they break the rules, the fiber will
snap and the design will be ruined.
Tboli T’nalak production is a
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/ painstaking process that requires
461126449338039907/ patience, a lot of creativity, good
memory, and a range of skills learned
from a young age by the weavers.

Maranao means “People of the

Lake Lanao Lake'' referring to the people who
occupy the lands surrounding Lake
Maranao Lanao. The Maranaos are known for
their Malong. The Malong is a
traditional Filipino tube skirt that is
made of hand woven or machine
made multi colored cotton cloth.
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 Maranao Women wear it as a skirt, a
dress, or a gown. Depending on how
it's folded, it can also be used as a
hammock, a basket, a sleeping bag,
a bathrobe, or a baby carriage. The
Malong is an important part of
Maranao life. A newborn is wrapped
in it and, as he or she grows, it
becomes a part of his or her daily life
as clothing and as material for
everyday use. When a person dies,
he or she is once again wrapped in a
malong. A traditional dance called
Kapa Malong Malong or Sambisa
Malong, demonstrates the various
https://www.pinterest.com.mx ways of wearing a malong and its
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uses.

They are popular for their skills in

Yakan Basilan weaving. They weave very intricate
designs in their textiles, which they
use for their clothes and other
accessories. Yakan hand-loomed
fabrics are known for their use of bold
colors and geometric patterns. The
Seputangan is a square cloth used
by the Yakan women as a head
cover or as a belt. The Badju Lapi is a
tight blouse with long sleeves. It is
ornamented with gold, silver or
bronze buttons. The sawal is a
traditional tight fitting trousers made
of yakan fabric characterized by its
vertical stripes. The Pinalantupan, a
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trousers.

Crafts, Accessories, and Body Ornaments

SARIMANOK is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the

words ``SARI” meaning cloth or garment and “MANOK” for chicken. It has
become a significant symbol of Maranao art. It’s depicted as a fowl with
colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head

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is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol
of good fortune.

Okir refers to traditional and unique carving and is prominent to any

design among the Moro ethno-linguistic communities. The name comes from
an old Malayan word which means carve or “UKIT” in Filipino. It is referred to as
OKIR in Maranao while OKKIL in Maguindanao. A new pattern now known as
OKIR MOTIF has evolved from the Indian stylized bird-like and naga themes and
the Islamic tradition of using flowing flowers, vines, and geometric patterns as
well as local artisan styles. OKIR MOTIF has evolved from the Indian stylized bird-
like and naga themes and the Islamic tradition of using flowing flowers, vines
and geometric patterns as well as local artisan styles.

Wedding Attire of Yakan

● Pis – hand-woven head cloth; worn as symbolic protection spears or

knives
● Kandit – 15-m belt or sash made of gilim (red cloth)
● Shirts that are believed to be bulletproof with Arabic script designs
prepared by imams and hadjis.
● FEMALE – short skirt over trousers.
● SARUK – hat worn to add elegance.

Body Ornaments

● Crocodile tooth necklace for fortune.

● Triangular amulets with symbols wrapped in black cloth (anting-anting)
against bullets.
● Snake bone belts to guard from pain.
● Maniktegiyas is necklace or bracelet of beads from dried fruit seeds to
protect from illness caused by evil spirits.
● Maniksembulan necklace or bracelets made of bamboo stems cut into
short pieces; serves as added protection.
● PEGUPAAN-bamboo container for chewing betel nuts.
● LUTUAN – a small bronze box with engravings carried at the waist.

T’boli Accessories

● HILOT is a heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals. The T’boli
nobility wear bracelets and anklets, furnished with ball-bearings that
make sound as the wearer walks.The bells that are hung from the
distinctive brass or beaded belts signal the approach of a woman.
● SUWATLMIMOTIS a wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging
from it, worn toward the back of the head.

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Activity 1 – Agree-Disagree
Directions: Read each statement and Agree or Disagree with it. Use a check
(√) to mark your answer. Do it on your answer sheet.

STATEMENT AGREE DISAGREE

1. The B’laans, like the Bagobos and the T’bolis,
weave highly-polished abaca textiles using the
ikat process.
2. The Bagobos are known for embroidery, brass
ornaments and beadwork that are integrated in
their traditional clothing.
3. The Bagobos men wear t‘nalak shorts, an
undershirt, and a t‘nalak coat.
4. Tangkulu is a clothing that represents bagani
(hero/warrior) courage.
5. T’boli women are not allowed to touch the
materials used in the weaving process.
6. T'nalak production is a painstaking process that
requires patience, a lot of creativity, good
memory, and a range of skills learned from a
young age by the weavers.
7. The malong is an important part of Maranao life.
A newborn is wrapped in it and, as he or she
grows, it becomes a part of his or her daily life as
clothing and as material for everyday use.
8. The Badjulapi is a square cloth used by the Yakan
women as a head cover or as belt.
9. The Sarimanok head is profusely decorated with
scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a
symbol of good fortune.
10. A new pattern now known as the okir motif has
evolved from the Malaysian stylized bird-like and
naga themes and the Islamic tradition of using
flowing flowers, vines, and geometric patterns as
well as local artisan styles.

Activity 2
Direction: Draw your own “Malong” design using various shapes, motifs, Colors
and rhythm guided by the rubric that follows. You may use the picture as your
guide. Use a separate sheet of A4 bond paper for your design.

Materials: Pencil, Crayons, Colored pencil, Eraser.

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Rubric for your Design:

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Activity 3 – Art Appreciation
Direction: Identify the name of art & craft and analyze the elements and
principles of arts used and their reflected influences.

Name of Arts Elements/Principle Influences

Arts and Crafts
and Crafts Present (Internal/External)
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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 Formative Test

Direction: Answer the following questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet
_________ 1. It is a traditional dance which demonstrates the various ways of wearing
a malong and its uses.
A. Janggay C.B’lit Bilaan
B. Kapa Malong D. Asik

_________ 2. It is traditional tight-fitting trousers made of a Yakan fabric characterized

by its vertical Stripes Design.
A. Sawal C. Patadyong
B. Tapis D. T’boli

_________ 3. It is a sequin-like Capiz shell used to give a distinct design and color to
their clothes.
A. Takmun C. Tapis
B. Tubaw D. Sawal

_________ 4. It is a common material used by ethno-linguistic groups in Mindanao for

weaving cloth.
A. Anahaw C. Abaca
B. Bulak D. Pinya

_________ 5. These are common color tones found in a T‟boli‟s t‟nalak.

A. black, red, orange C. brown, red, white
B. yellow, blue, black D. red, brown black

Answer Key

Activity 1. Activity 2.

Agree Answers may vary.

Disagree – B’laans
Agree Activity 3.
Agree
Disagree – T’boli Men Answers may vary.
Agree
Agree
Disagree – Seputangan
Agree
Disagree - Indian

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 References

Textbook:

Siobal, L. R. et al. Music and Arts – Grade 7: Learner’s Material. First Edition. Pasig
City: Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2017.
Siobal, L. R. et al. Music and Arts – Grade 7: Teacher’s Guide. First Edition. Pasig
City: Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2017.

Images:
https://mythology.wikia.org/wiki/Sarimanok?file=Sarimanok.jpg
https://tugayaartefactsblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/18/the-okir-motif-an-art-
of-maranao-depicting-their-culture-and-society/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakan_people#/media/File:Basilan_students.JP
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http://www.phtourguide.com/monastery-of-the-transfiguration-in-bukidnon/
https://zamboanga.com/z/images/5/51/Fort_pilar_2012.jpg

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