3. BUTUAN
Located in the northeastern part
of the Agusan Valley
Cebuano, Butuanon, and Tagalog
Its recorded history span for 1638
years.
4. BUTUAN are known for its
crafts made of gold
Gold sash Golden
dagger
5. Belts, earrings, bowls, pins, and
even facial coverings made of
GOLD have been excavated in
many parts of Butuan
6. The golden face cover and
headbands from Butuan have
inscriptions or motifs of:
niaga or waves
snake
dragon
7. AGUSAN MANOBO
Agusan is located in the northeastern
part of Mindanao
The most prominent ethnic group in
the area ar the Manobos
Known as great weavers and
artisans
They were able to maintain their
customs and traditions
Occupies the provinces from
Sarangani, Surigao, and Agusan
8. The LUMADS
are the un-Islamized and un-Christianized
Asutronesian people composed of around 18
ethno-linquistic groups in Mindanao
Lumads include:
Atta, Bagobo, Banwaon, B’laan, Bukidnon,
Dibabawon, Higaonon, Mamanwa, Mandaya,
Manguwangan, Manobo, Mansaka, Subanon,
Tagakaolo, Tasaday, Tboli, Teduray and Ubo
9. The Okkir or Okkil
refers to a geometric and flowing
designs based on leaf and vine
patterns.
this is the distinguishing marks of the
Maranao arts and Muslim-influenced
artworks in Southern Philippines and
in other southeast Asian countries.
Two types of Okir
Male designs are called okir a dato
Female designs are called okir a bay
10. Torogan – an ancetral home of the highest
titleholder in a Maranao village
Panolong – a protruding carved beams in front of
the house and styled with okir