National Museum Tour Part 2

Hi there! Let us continue where we left off.  This time I will be covering the 3rd and 4th level of the museum. Let's go shall we?

Lantaka (Swivel gun/Cannon) from Maguindanao is displayed here. They are a bit small compared to the cannons that I saw before. They were used by Filipinos before and during the Spanish Colonization of the Philippines. Trading and raiding vessels in the Southeast Asian maritime trading routes used these cannons and were commonly mounted on walls and palisades of forts to protect communities against foreign enroachment. These cannons also served as signalling devices during celebrations or to warn against impending threats.

A Kampana (Metal bell) that was used during 1853 

The next room is filled with National Living Treasures from contributors from different parts of the country. For me these contributions gave impact to the different regions in the Philippines.

This bamboo tube was inscribed with ambahan in Mangyan script by Ginaw Bilog from the indigenous tribe of Mangyan. The Ambahan is a metaphoric poem used in conveying messages among the Hanunuo Mangyan of Southern Mindoro.

The Plancha is the embossed metal art design was made by Eduardo Mutuc of Apalit Pampanga, I wonder how many hours it took to make this piece of art.

A Tepo (Mat) 

Kwintangan Kayu. This one is a musical instrument made from Bamboo and synthetic paints. It is hung under a tree near a rice field. It is believed that the music it produces encourage growth for newly planted rice and abundant grains.

This loom set is beautiful. Ever since I was little I was always fascinated by this equipment.

Various Garments from different regions in the country

Panubok

Kimona and Pandiling (Blouse and Skirt)

 Upper Garment and Baag

There are also different armbands and chokers

The next gallery is about the Bangsamoro art. The Bangsamoro is a proposed autonomous region in Mindanao which can be established in the next few years.

The Tabo also called Dabu Dabu is a signalling instrument horizontally suspended in mosques. I wonder how this instrument is.

The Kulintang is made of horizontal gongs and behind is where the player sits called Karsi. The guitar like instrument is called Kudyapi.

 This is called Boras which is placed on the walls to regulate the entry of sea breeze.

The item on the top is a fish net called Sabur. The book stand on the middle is for the Koran. The jars on the bottom are perfume containers.

This is a model house called Subanun

Armors

Shields

Various Swords from top to bottom (Kumpilan, Nawi, Kris)

 Various Weapons and Shields.

 Tiruray Shield

The next room is filled with archaeological treasures including Jose Rizal's Ultimo Adios (Last Farewell)

Breast shaped pots

Anthropomorphic jar covers

Burial Jar

Effigy Jar (Left) Goblet (Right)

A plate copper plate inscription (10th Century)

Various Musical Instruments and bow

Stone Figures

Moving on to the 4th level of the Museum we can see different baskets and handicrafts made in the Philippines. Each one of them serves different functions.

Some bags and coats

Hats and Shields

Different Farming Tools. Some are used with a carabao like the rakes attached to the wall

A big Foot Loom. 

Wooden Idol Bulul

An Ifugao House Model

 This is a Nipa Hut also called Bahay Kubo which is an icon of the Filipino Culture.

 Rectangular Skirt with different patterns

These are various birds found in the Philippines

There you have it guys. The museum still has lots of things in it that I haven't covered because it is so big. The things I mentioned here are just representations of what Philippines is all about. :D . Join me again on my next adventure as I pedal around the Philippines. Thank You!