The Filipino

Art and Crafts

MABOLOC.
QUIRIQUIOL. MAGNO.
MACION. MAILWAS.
Arts influence the life of the Filipinos and the
things that surround them. The Philippine arts
reflect a Filipino society with diverse cultural
influences and traditions of the Malayan
peoples such as the Chinese and Indians.
Islamic traditions were introduced to the
Philippine Islands in the 14th century.

Indigenous arts in the Philippines are labors

of love and patience.
Pre-Colonial Art Forms
in the Archipelago
 AGUNG

It is a musical
instrument of the
Kulintang ensemble
which is played by
one or two persons
depending on its
number.
BANOG-BANOG

It is a dance that
portrays hunters
shielding their
chickens from the
famishing hawk.
BLITB’LAAN

It is a courtship
dance of the Bilaan
of Davao del Sur
mimicking birds
during mating
season.
CAÑAO

It is a ritual-dance
performed during
native feasts or
celebrations in the
highlands of the
Cordilleras in the
Luzon area of the
Philippines.
 GANGSA

It is an indigenous
musical instrument of
the Bontoc tribes of
Kailnga, Ifugao in the
mountainous regions
(the Cordillera) of the
northern Philippines.
INAMONG

It is an ethnic dance
among Tigwahanon
Manobos in the
Province of Bukidnon
and performed
during their harvest
time.
KADAL IWAS

It is a dance
performed by the T-
boli and Tausug
tribes respectively
which mimic a
mealtime of monkeys
in removing nits and
lice from each other.
KASHAWING

It is a ritual dance
among the Maranaos
and is performed to
ensure good harvest.
KINABUA

It is a ritual dance
among the Mandaya
tribes in Northern
Mindanao. It portrays
the Hawks’ use of
sweet songs to lure
out the hen and the
chicks that are made
into meal.
MAMAKAR

It is a Bontoc War
Dance performed
during the planting
season and a
bountiful harvest.
MAN-MANOK

It is a dance performed
in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. This
type of dance mimics
fowls wherein tribal
blankets that represent
the colorful plumage of
wild cocks are shown off
by the warriors who
intend on winning the
attention of the maiden
hen.
MAYVANUVANUA

It refers to a
sacrificial rite
performed at the
beginning of the
summer fishing
season among
mataw fishers in
Batanes Island.
MUMBAKI

It is a local term
which refers to the
“sayer of prayers”
among the Ifugaos in
Northern Luzon. It is
performed during
funerals, weddings,
Thanksgiving, and
other celebrations.
 NGILIN

It is a cultural dance
performed among
the Kalinga tribe
during Marriage
rituals and other
celebrations like the
budong (peace pact).
PAGDIWATA

It refers to a ritual
performed among
the ethnic group in
the north and central
Palawan. The
ceremony is held on
various occasions
including bountiful
harvests and
weddings.
PANGALAY
(also known as Sea Gypsies)

It is a native dance of
the Badjao
performed during
weddings and other
social gatherings.
SAMPAK

It is a war dance
performed by the
Mandaya tribe. This
type of dance
requires excellent
skill in the handling
of a shield, spear,
and a sword.
 SAUT

It is a ritual dance
performed by a male
Talaanding tribe
presenting their
expertise in style and
arts in fighting their
opponent.
 TALIP

It is a courtship
dance among the
Ifugao. This is
performed during the
celebration of
intaneg (wedding).
Famous
Indigenous
Musical
Instrument
in the
Philippines
 AEROPHON
ES
-it refers to any musical instrument which produce sounds
without the use of strings or membranes.
• Baliing - Nose flutes of the Apayao
• Bansik – Bamboo flute of the Negreto
• Kaleleng – a long bamboo tube of Bontoc
• Bulungudyong – vertical and long flute of the
B’laan
• Kalaleng – Bamboo flute of the Tinggian

Lantoy – Nose flute of the mangyan

Palandog – Lip valley flute of bagobo
Palandog and tongali – Lip valley flute of
kalinga
Pulalo – Lip valley flute of the Mansaka
Sahunoy – pipe with reed of the tausog
 CHORDOPHON
ES
• it refers to any instrument which make sounds by
way of trembling strings stretched
between two points.
• Faglong – Two stringed, lute like instrument of the
B’laan

• Kolitong – Bamboo guitar of the kalingga

• Kudlong – Two stringed boat lute of the Bagobo

• Kudyapi – Two stringed boat of the Maranao

• Kulit en – Guitar of the tinggian

• Pas-ing – Guitar of igurot

• Serongagandi – a decorated bamboo tube of the
Maranao

• Saludoy – Bamboo Guitar of the T’boli

 IDIOPHONES
• it refers to any instrument which produce sounds
primarily by way of the instrument’s vibrating
without the use of strings or membranes
• Afiw – Jaw harp of the bontoc

• Agung – Bossed gong of the Maranao

• Balingbing – Bamboo buzzer of the kalingga

• Bangibang – Percussion bar of the ifugao

• Gabbang – Bamboo xylophone of the tausog

• Kinaban – jaw harp of the Hanunoo

• Kubing – Jaw harp of the Ata and Maranao

• Kulintong – Metal xylophone of the Maranao

• Palipal – Bamboo clapper of the ifugao

• Tagutok – Decorated Bamboo scraper of the Maranao

• Tanggunggu – Gong chime of the

Kalagan,B’laan,Manuvu and Bagobo

• Tongkaling – Pellet bells or crotal bells of the B’laan

 MEMBRANOPHO
NE
• it refers to any musical instrument which produce
sounds way of a vibrating stretched mebrane.
• Dabakan – Glass shaped drum of the Maranao

• Gandang – double headed cylindrical of the Maranao

• Libbit – conical drum of the ifugao

• Sutibao – conical drum of the ibaloy
 Importance of Philippines
artistics handicrafts
-it promotes our cultural legacy through e use of indigenous
materials
-it show an individual’s creatively and superior ingenuity
-it encourages manufacturers to produce more raw materials
-it generates employment
-it develops values of perseverance resiliency
Common Handicrafts
Materials
a. Abaca (musa textilis)
- It is a tree-like herb resembling the banana plant. It is
durable and dyed in different colors.
b. Bamboo (Bambusa Spinosa)
- it is for the furniture industry because of its
strength and durability. It also valuable material
for basket and hat making.
c. Buri (Corypha Elata)
- it is a palm from which three kinds of fibers,
namely buri, raffia, and until, are taken.
d. Caragumoy (Pandanus Simplex)
-it is greenish grey as it dries and is used
traditionally in making bags, baskets, hats, and
mats.
e. Coconut (Cocos Nucifera)
- It is the most primarily as handicraft material for
the production of baskets, and brooms (tingting).
f. Kalas
- It is a by-product of the buri palm.
- this term means “to loosen”
g. Leather
- It is a material created through the tanning of
skins of animals like carabaos, horses, snakes,
alligators, goats, lizards, and others.
h. Pandan-Dagat (Pandanus Tectorius)
- It is a variety of screw pine abundantly
distributed along sandy beaches and coastal
brushes in the Philippines.
i. Rattan (Calamus Maximus)
- It is the most flexible material used in the
manufacturing industry and been known to
extend up to hundreds of meters long.
j. Seagrass (Rhynchospora Corymbosa)
- It is a type of grass in shallow salty and brackish
waters.
Traditional Handiwork
of the Philippines
 Jewelry
• It is mostly in Central Luzon region, mainly from the
province of Bulacan.
 Metal craft
• This type of handicraft is in Southern Luzon
region, particularly in the province of Batangas.
• A very popular metal craft which is locally and
internationally as an excellent source for a
portable knife is called Balisong.
 Pots and Jars
• Known as burnay can found explicitly in the
province of Ilocos Sur.
• Made from Grade A clay through a method that
has been practiced by locals since the pre-colonial
times.
 Woven Fabrics
• These are woven traditionally, by interlacing threads
using manual machine called a loom.
• Common Material: Malong
 Wood Carvings
• Produced by the Ifugao in the northern region of
the Cordilleras.
• These wood carvings are depicting their
indigenous gods.
Philippine GAMABA
Awards
• Gawad sa Manlilikhang Bayan Awards or GAMABA is
an award that recognizes folk and indigenous artists
who remain loyal to their traditions. This award is
managed by the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) through Gawad ng Bayan Committee.
• It began as a project of the Philippine
Rotary Club Makati-Ayala but was adopted
by the Philippine government in 1992 and
become an institution through Republic
Act 7335.
• This award aims to support and motivate these
artists to preserve their artistic heritage for the
present and future generations. These artists are
recognized as the Country’s Intangible National
Living Treasure.
To become a National Living Treasure, the candidate
must have the following qualifications:

1. Must be an occupant of an indigenous

/traditional cultural community anywhere in the
Philippines that has preserved native customs,
beliefs, rituals, and traditions and has syncretized
whatever external elements that have influenced it.
• 2. Must have involved in a folk art tradition that
has been in existence and documented for at
least 50 years.
• 3. Must have consistently performed or produced
over a significant period, works of superior and
distinctive quality.
• 4. Must acquire mastery of tools and materials
need by the art, and must have an established
reputation in the art as master and maker of
works of extraordinary technical quality.
• 5. Must pass on and will pass on to other
members of community their talents in the folk
art for which their group is traditionally known.
 GAMABA
AWARDEES AND
NOMINEES
• 1. Ginaw Bilog (1993)
-a native of Oriental Mindoro who faithfully helps
preserved the Hanunuo Mangyan script and their
Ambahan poetry.
• 2. Masino Intaray (1993)
-a native of Palawan who exemplary shared his skills
in basal or gong music ensemble.
-he is a musician and epic chanter (Kulilal and Bagit).
• 3. Samaon Sulaiman (1993)
- A Maguindanao of Mama SaPano who showed
outstanding artistry and dedication to his chosen
instrument, the Maguindanao kutyapi.
• 4. Lang Dulay (1998)
- A T’boli of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, for her
skills in weaving the abaca ikat cloth known as
t’nalak.
• 5. Salinta Monon (1998)
- A Tagabawa-Bagobo of Bansalan, Davao del Sur for
fully demonstrating her creative and expressive
aspects of the Bagobo abaca ikat weaving called
inabal.
• 6. Alonzo Saclag (2000)
- A Kalinga of Lubuagan for his mastery of the
Kalinga dance and the performing arts.
• 7. Frederico Caballero (2000)
- A Panay-Bukidnon of Calinog, Iloilo for his
mastery of chanting the epic tradition of Central
Panay, the Sugidanon.
• 8. Uwang Ahadas (2000)
-A Yakan of Lamitan, Basilan for his dexterity in
playing Yakan musical instruments such as agung,
gabbang, tuntungan and kwintangan.
• 9. Darhata Sawabi (2005)
- A weaver of Parang, Sulu province for helping
preserve the art of “Pissyabit weaving”.
• 10. Eduardo Mutuc (2005)
- A Kapampangan from Central Luzon for reviving
the metal or smithcraft of Plateria which is in
Spanish colonial era.
• 11. Haja Amina Appi (2005)
-A Sama of Tandubas, Tawi-tawi, for sharing her
skills in mat weaving among the Sama indigenous
community.
• 12. Teofilo Garcia (2012)
-A casque maker of San Quintin, Abra, Casquefor
his skill making Tabungaw.
• 13. Magdalena Gamayo (2012)
- A master weaver of Pinili, Ilocos Norte for his skill
in weaving known as Inabel.
• 14. Yabing Masalon Dulo (2016)
-A master weaver of Polomolok, South Cotabato
for his contribution Ikat Weaving.
• 15. Ambalang Ausalin (2016)
-A Yakan master weaver of Lamitan, Basilan for
Tennun Weaving skills.
• 16. Estelita Tumandan Bantilan (2016)
-A B’laan master weaver of Malapatan, Sarangani
for preserving the Igem Weaving skills.
• 17. Whang-od (2017)
-A traditional tattoo artist (mambabatok) of
Buscalan, Tingalayan, Kalinga.
Other Famous Filipino Artists
and their Artwork
• 1. Ang Kiuko (Painting: The Crucifixion)
• 2. Diosdado Lorenzo (Painting: Still Life Paintings
• 3. Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (Painting: Portrait of Presidents – M. Quezon; M. Roxas; and S.
Ozmeña)
• 4. Guillermo Tolentino (Sculpture: Oblation and the Bonifacio Monument)
• 5. Hernando Ocampo (Painting: The Contrast)
• 6. Juan Luna (Painting: Spoliarium)
• 7. Napoleon Abueva (Sculpture: Allegorical Harpoon)
• 8. Solomon Saprid (Sculpture: Tikbalang)
• 9. Victorio Edades (Painting: The Builders)
• 10. Vicente Rivera (Painting: Supplication)