Indigenous Poets and Their Traditions

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What was one of the first commissions the artist received after leaving the furniture shop?

A tabernacle for the parish of Fairview, Quezon City (correct)

Several retablos for local chapels

A series of secular pieces for private clients

Designs based on traditional religious art

From what sources does the artist primarily draw inspiration for his designs?

Abstract architectural forms

Traditional religious designs and Spanish colonial styles (correct)

Modern minimalist art movements

Nature and organic forms

What is Sawabi's primary art form?

Silver plating

Wood carving

Religious sculpture

Pis syabit weaving (correct)

Which of the following best describes the primary method the artist uses when creating metalwork?

Transferring a design onto wood, then shaping metal over it, and finishing with molten silver Signup and view all the answers

What factor does the artist emphasize that makes his handmade pieces superior to machine-made ones?

The finer and more delicate details, especially in human representations Signup and view all the answers

What materials does Eduardo Mutuc use in his art?

Silver, bronze, and wood Signup and view all the answers

Why are mistakes costly in the artist's work?

Their use of expensive materials like brass and silver Signup and view all the answers

What was Eduardo Mutuc doing before he became a full-time artist?

A farmer Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect that the artist focuses on when crafting his cherubic figures?

Creating unique molds to ensure the individuality of each cherub Signup and view all the answers

What is one of Sawabi's beliefs about her art?

It should be taught to younger generations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate description of Eduardo Mutuc’s studio?

A humble space that shares space with a tailoring shop. Signup and view all the answers

What makes the artist’s work more than merely decorative?

Their role in creating a focus for contemplation during church celebrations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of size and detailing according to the text, regarding the artist's works?

Size is sometimes chosen to be large to make a statement from afar, while at other times detailing is used to make the piece require closer observation Signup and view all the answers

How did Eduardo Mutuc learn the art of silver plating?

From a colleague as a furniture maker. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in Eduardo Mutuc's art?

Religious and secular art Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Sawabi's weaving strokes?

Firm and sure Signup and view all the answers

What is Maricris Jan Tobias's main emphasis regarding craftsmanship?

Prioritizing respect for tools and medium, mastering technique, and consistent practice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the figures overlooking the worshippers, according to the text?

To guide the prayers upward with a caring and watchful presence. Signup and view all the answers

What is Haja Amina Appi known for in her community?

Being recognized as the master mat weaver. Signup and view all the answers

What is distinctive about Haja Amina Appi's mats?

They feature complex geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and are backed by a plain white mat. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of mat weaving is exclusive to women in the Sama culture?

The entire process from gathering pandan leaves to executing the design. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Haja Amina prefer the thorny variety of pandan leaves?

They form more durable and robust matting strips when compared to another non-thorny variety. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the tool Haja Amina uses for stripping pandan leaves?

Jangat Deyum. Signup and view all the answers

How does Haja Amina demonstrate her ingenuity as an artist?

By experimenting with anjibi commercial dye to create her own designs, breaking away from tradition. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ginaw Bilog (2003)

Hanunuo Mangyan poet from Panaytayan, Oriental Mindoro
Oral tradition is common to many communities, characterized by sung or chanted poetic verses.
Distinguishing feature of Mangyan tradition is the ambahan, a 7-syllable poetic literary form using metaphors and images.
Ambahan conveys various messages, including courtship, advice, farewells, and requests.
Ambahan is unique in being written on bamboo tubes using the ancient Southeast Asian script (surat Mangyan).
Ginaw Bilog learned ambahan from his father and grandfather, continuing to document and promote this tradition.

Masino Intaray (2013)

Palawan musician and storyteller
Palawan people are major indigenous cultural communities in Palawan, alongside the Batak and Tagbanwa.
Palawan culture encompasses both visible and invisible worlds.
Their elaborate cosmology, poetic and literary traditions, architecture, music, social ethics and rituals demonstrate a deeply spiritual sensibility.
Palawans view resources (Earth, sea, sky, nature) as belonging to no one. Sharing is the most important social ethic.
Palawan culture emphasizes sharing, particularly in rituals like tambilaw (collective rice cooking) and tinapay (rice wine drinking).
These events feature music from a basal (gong music ensemble), involving specific instruments: gimbal (tubular drum), sanang (small gongs with rims), and agungs (gongs with high bossed rims).

Samaon Sulaiman (2011)

Musician
Maguindanao people reside in the province of Magindanao.
They are notable for their metalwork, brassware, weaving, okir designs, and jewelry.
Known for kutyapi (two-stringed plucked lute) playing and mastery of the instrument.
The instrument is also known by other names in various communities such as kotapi (Subanon), fegereng (Tiruray), hegelong (T’boli) and kuglong or kudlong (Manobo).

Lang Dulay (2015)

T'boli weaver
Skilled in weaving tnalak (Tboli cloth) from abaca fibers.
Weaving is a complex, time-consuming process involving steps like stripping the abaca, coaxing fibers, drying threads, tying strands on a bamboo frame for subsequent dyeing, and deciding on the design.
This craft is important to their culture, enabling storytelling using images and colours.
Usually done in the cool evenings.

Salinta Monon (2009)

Tagabawa Bagobo weaver
Skilled in Bagobo weaving. Learned to weave from her mother.
Skilled in identifying traditional designs and authors. Continues to weave through marriage and pregnancies.
Remains an active weaver despite husband's death and supporting a family.

Alonzo Saclag (2000)

Kalinga musician and dancer
Kalinga people are known for their art and rituals, including head-hunting.
History often is biased towards dominant cultures' perspectives. Kalinga's history is misrepresented.
Advocate for the accurate documentation and preservation of Kalinga culture.
Focused on communicating and documenting Kalinga philosophies and traditions, like the budong (peace-pact).

Federico Caballero (2000)

Epic chanter from Sulod-Bukidnon, Calinog.
Stories and oral literature are foundational in the understanding of a community's humanity.
Documenting or preserving these stories in the oral traditions is especially important.
Maintains Kalinga culture and tribal history through his epics, chants, and narration.

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Explore the rich traditions of Hanunuo Mangyan poet Ginaw Bilog and Palawan musician Masino Intaray. This quiz delves into their contributions to oral literature, particularly through the ambahan form and the spiritual aspects of Palawan culture. Test your knowledge on these influential figures and their artistic legacies.