BUTUAN AND AGUSAN

Agusan MarshAgusan RiverThe Agusan tara

BUTUANLocated in the northeastern part of the Agusan Valley

Cebuano, Butuanon, and Tagalog

Its recorded history span for 1638 years.

BUTUAN are known for its crafts made of gold

Gold sash Golden dagger handle

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

• naga motif• sarimanok

motif