PALAWAN FOLK ARTS by Hernan O. Jr. Cantre

TINGKOP

hernancantre — 2023-10-25 00:54:50 UTC

It is made of hard-strip bamboo. These baskets are occasionally made of blackened and natural bamboo, which make the designs stand out. Sometimes, only the natural color of bamboo is used, and the design is created by an extremely subtle changing of the under-over pattern of the bamboo strips.

MANUNGGUL JAR

hernancantre — 2023-10-25 00:57:17 UTC

The Manunggul jar from Palawan was used about 2,700 years ago to protect the remains of the dead. The jar has a beautifully sculpted lid, unlike other burial jars that have simple handles on their rounded covers. This lid features a pair of small, three-dimensional figures on a boat. The figures represent the souls of the dead rowing their way to the afterlife. The first one has his arms crossed over his chest, while the second holds a paddle in his hands.

BAYONG-BAYONG

hernancantre — 2023-10-25 00:58:56 UTC

These soft rice baskets that have square bottoms and round mouths. It is a traditional bag originated from the Philippines made by weavering dried. leaves that is usually from a native tree from our country called, Buri Palm. This product or artifact express the Filipino Concept of Art by its makers, making. process and materials used.

TAGBANUA WOODCARVING

hernancantre — 2023-10-25 01:00:08 UTC

Tagbanwa wood carving is unique because it incorporates a technique of completely blackening the surface of the wood and then bringing out white portions while etching the design. Only a few of the Tagbanwa woodcarvings are intended for use in rituals.

KAMARIKUTAN PAGDIWATA ART FESTIVAL

hernancantre — 2023-10-25 02:57:36 UTC

The long-week Festival hosted by Kamarikutan Kape Galeri features different arts from painting, sculpture, music, dance, and film.

TEPIÑA FIBER

hernancantre — 2023-10-25 03:07:49 UTC

It is a homespun fabric with transparent finesse. The fabric may also be embroidered with unique designs