Cultural Practices and Art in Pre-Colonial Philippines

Dance Based on Birds:

• Tinikling: Dance avoiding bamboo traps.

Cultural Artifacts:

• Bulul: Rice god sculpture.

• Manunggul Jar: Associated with burial rituals.

Weaving and Clothing:

• Pis siyabit: Weaving headpiece from Tausug.

• Malong: Traditionally worn by Maranao.

• Tepo mat: Made from pandan leaves.

Fishing Techniques:

• Trapping fish in Ilocos: Use of bubo.

Jewelry Significance:

• Gold jewelry for Tagalog upper class signifies status and wealth.

Tattooing Beliefs:

• Visayan tattooing: Protection from spirits and sign of bravery.

Okir Design:

• Associated with Tausug mythical creatures.

Purpose of Pre-Colonial Art:

• Mainly for ritual and everyday use.

Art Characteristics:

• Integrated into daily rituals and life, not focused on individual expression.

Musical Instruments:

• Kudyapi: A three-stringed native guitar.

Animal Mimicking Dances:

• Talip: Mimics sea birds.

• Pangalay: Known for graceful hand movements.

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