Post on 16-Apr-2017
BUTUANLocated in the northeastern part of the Agusan Valley
Cebuano, Butuanon, and Tagalog
Its recorded history span for 1638 years.
Belts, earrings, bowls, pins, and even facial coverings made of GOLD have been excavated in many parts of Butuan
The golden face cover and headbands from Butuan have inscriptions or motifs of:niaga or wavessnakedragon
AGUSAN MANOBOAgusan is located in the
northeastern part of MindanaoThe most prominent ethnic group
in the area ar the ManobosKnown as great weavers and artisans
They were able to maintain their customs and traditions
Occupies the provinces from Sarangani, Surigao, and Agusan
The LUMADSare 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
The Okkir or Okkilrefers 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 OkirMale designs are called okir a
datoFemale designs are called okir a
bay
Torogan – an ancetral home of the highest titleholder in a Maranao villagePanolong – a protruding carved beams in front of the house and styled with okir