Gandang

Group: Maranao

Photograph copyright: F. de Jager

Classification

Membranophone, double headed cylindrical drum

Description

Cylindrical drum, made of wood with a membrane made of carabo skin on each side. Decorated with 'okiran' motives and painted. The drum is part of the Kulintang ensemble.

Dimensions: height: 34 cm., diameter: 17 cm.

Remarks

Ethnic group: Maranao
Location: West central Mindabao (muslim south)

Similar instruments are played by:
- Manobo, Mindanao
- T'boli, SE Mindanao; t'nonggong
- B'laan, SE Mindanao; tanonggong

The tanonggong is held between the feet during playing (B'laan)
Photograph copyright: F. de Jager - Courtesy Philippine Council for Living Traditions