Aeta and Agta Arts, Craft and Literature

Ambal Aeta
Arts and Craft
1. Textile
 The aeta are known for weaving traditions textiles using natural fibers.
There patterns often carry symbolic meanings and are used in clothing
and ceremonial attire.
2. Basketry
 They create intricate baskets from locally sourced materials, which serve
both functional and decorative purposes. These baskets often feature
unique designs that reflect their cultural identity.
3. Wood carving
 The aeta artisans carve wooden items, including tools and ceremonial
objects. Their craftsmanship often includes motifs inspired by nature and
their spiritual beliefs.
4. Body Arts
 Traditional body painting and adornment are significant in their culture,
often used in rituals and celebrations.
Literature
1. Folktale and Myths
 Stories that convey their history, value, and beliefs, often featuring animals
or nature
2. Epics
 Oral narratives that recount the adventure of heroes, often reflecting their
cultural identity and struggles.
3. Song and Chants
 Traditional music that accompanies rituals, celebrations, and daily
activities, expressing their emotions and experiences.
4. Proverbs and Saying
 Wisdom passed down through generations, often highlighting moral
lessons and cultural insights.
Mag-antsi Aeta
Arts and Crafts
1. Tattooing
 Traditional tattoos are significant, often symbolizing bravely and social
status.
2. Body Paint
  Used in rituals and celebrations, showcasing their connection in nature
and spirituality.
3. Weaving
 They create intricate textiles using traditional techniques, often
incorporating natural dyes.
4. Basketry
 Handwoven baskets from local materials, used for daily purposes and
rituals.
5. Carving
 Woods and bamboo are commonly carved into tools, weapon, and
decorative items.
Literature
1. Oral Traditions
 Stories, myths, and legends that convey cultural values, history, and
beliefs.
2. Song and Chants
 Used in rituals, these reflect their experience and cultural identity.
3. Proverbs.
 Expressions of wisdom that provides moral lessons and cultural insights.
Abellen Aeta
Arts and Crafts
1. Body Arts
 Traditional tattoos symbolized bravely and cultural identity.
2. Ritual Dance
 Performance that reflect their beliefs and celebrate significant events.
3. Weaving
 They produced textiles using natural fibers and dyes, often featuring
intricate patterns
4. Basketry
 Handwoven baskets made from indigenous materials or daily use and
ceremonies.
5. Wood Carving
 Crafts tools, figurines, and other item from wood and bamboo
Literature
1. Oral Narratives
 Myths and folktales that convey moral lessons and cultural history
2. Song and Chant
 Integral to rituals, these pieces express there stories and communal
values.
 3. Proverbs
 Short saying that encapsulate wisdom and guide behavior
Magbukun Aeta
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Dance
 Performances that celebrate agricultural cycles and important life events
2. Body Arts
 Traditional tattoos that signify personal achievements and cultural identity
3. Weaving
 Skilled in creating textiles using natural fibers, often adorned with
traditional patterns .
4. Basketry
 Making functional and decorative basket from local materials
5. Wood Carving
 Crafting tools and ceremonial items from wood and bamboo.
Literature
1. Oral traditions
 Myths and Folktales that communicate values, history and lessons.
2. Song and Chants
 Used in rituals, expressing community stories and emotions
3. Proverbs
 Short saying that convey wisdom and moral guidance
Mag-indi Aeta
Arts and Craft
1. Ritual Dances
 Performances that celebrate community events and spiritual beliefs
2. Body Tattoos
 Traditional designs that symbolized personal achievements and identity
3. Weaving
 Creating textiles with intricate patterns using natural fibers and dyes
4. Basketry
 Crafting baskets for everyday use, often from indigenous materials
5. Wood and Carving
 Making tools, utensils, and decorative items from woods and bamboo
Literature
1. Oral Traditions
 Myths and folktales that impart cultural values and historical values
2. Song and Chants
  Integral to rituals, these reflect their experiences and belief
3. Proverbs
 Expression of wisdom that guide moral conduct and community life.
Agta

Alabat Agta
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Performances
 Dances and music that accompany rituals and community celebrations,
often reflecting their spiritual beliefs and history.
2. Body Decorations
 Traditional tattoos and body paint uses for ceremonial purposes,
symbolizing identity and cultural significance
3. Weaving
 Skilled in creating textiles using natural fiber, often featuring traditional
designs and patterns.
4. Basketry
 Crafting functional and decorative baskets from local materials,
showcasing their practical skills
5. Wood Carving
 Creating tools, utensils and ceremonial objects from wood, reflecting their
craftsmanship
Literature
1. Oral Traditions
 Myths, legends, and folktales that communicate moral lessons, cultural
values, and historical narratives.
2. Song and Chant
 Integral to rituals and community events, expressing their emotions and
experiences.
3. Proverbs
 Short saying that convey wisdom and guide behavior within the
community
Manide
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Dances
 The Manide perform tradition dances during festivals and rituals, often
reflecting their spiritual beliefs and community values.
2. Body Arts
  Body painting and traditional tattoos are significant, often used in
ceremonies to signify identity and status.
3. Weaving
 They create textiles using natural fibers, with unique patters that represent
their cultural identity
4. Basketry
 Handwoven baskets are made for daily use and ceremonial purposes,
showcasing their craftsmanship
5. Wood Carving
 They craft tools, household items, and decorative pieces from wood, often
featuring intricate design
Literature
1. Oral Traditions
 Myths, legends, and folktales passed down through generations that
convey moral lessons, history, and cultural values
2. Song and Chant
 Tradition music accompanies rituals and community events, expressing
emotions and storytelling
3. Proverbs.
 Short saying that encapsulate wisdom and guide social conduct within the
community.
Rincanada Agta
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Dances
 Traditional performances during ceremonies that express their spirituality
and communal values
2. Body Adornment
 Use of body paint and traditional tattoos to signify identity and cultural
significance
3. Weaving
 Creating textile using locally sourced fiber, often featuring distinct patterns.
4. Basketry
 Crafting functional and decorative baskets from natural materials,
highlighting their craftsmanship
Literature
1. Oral Traditions
 Myths and folktales that convey cultural values and moral lessons, pass
down through generations
2. Song and Chants
  Integral to rituals, expressing stories and emotions tied to their culture
identity
3. Proverbs
 Short saying that reflect wisdom and provide guidance in daily life
Tabango
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Dances
 Traditional performances during festivals and ceremony that celebrate
their cultural identity and spirituality
2. Body Adornment
 Use of traditional tattoos and body paint for ceremonial purposes,
symbolizing personal and cultural significance
3. Weaving
 Creating textiles using local fiber, often featuring unique patterns and
designs that represent their culture.
4. Basketry
 Handwoven baskets made from natural materials, used for both practical
purposes and ceremonial items.
5. Wood Carving
 Crafting tools, utensils and decorative pieces from wood reflecting their
craftsmanship
Literature
1. Oral Tradition
 Myths, legends, and folktales that convey moral lessons, history, and
cultural values, passed down through generations.
2. Song and Chant
 Integral to rituals, these expressions reflect their community stories and
emotions
3. Proverbs
 Short saying that encapsulate wisdom and provide guidance in social
conduct
Alta
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Dances
 Performances during festivals and ceremonies that express their
spirituality and cultural identity
2. Body Adornment
 Traditional tattoos and body paint used in ceremonies to signify personal
achievements and community status
 3. Weaving
 Creating textiles from natural fiber, often featuring intricate designs and
patterns unique to their culture
4. Basketry
 Crafting functional and decorative baskets using local materials,
showcasing their practical skills
5. Wood Carving
 Producing tools, household items, and ceremonial objects from wood,
often with detailed carving
Literature
1. Folktales and Myths
 Stories that convey moral lessons and cultural beliefs, often involving
animals or supernatural beings
2. Legends
 Narratives that explain the origin of the people, customs, and significant
historical events.
3. Song and Chants
 Traditional music performed during rituals and celebrations, reflecting their
identity and communal values
4. Proverbs
 Wise sayings that offer guidance and encapsulate cultural values and
wisdom.
Agta Cimarron
Arts and Crafts
1. Ritual Dances
 Traditional performances during ceremonies that express their spirituality
and cultural identity
2. Body Adornment
 Use of traditional tattoos and body paint, which signify achievements and
social status.
3. Weaving
 Creating textiles from natural resources, often with distinctive patters that
reflect their cultural identity
4. Basketry
 Crafting baskets and containers from local materials, emphasizing
practical and artistic skills
5. Wood Carving
 Producing tools and ceremonial objects, showcasing intricate design and
craftsmanship
Literature
1. Oral Traditions
 Myths, legends and folktales that convey moral lesson, cultural values
and historical narratives.
2. Song and Chants
 Integrals to rituals, these express stories and emotions tied to their
community and identity
3. Proverbs
 Short saying that reflect wisdom and provides guidance on social conduct