Palandag

Group: Bagobo

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Photographs copyright: F. de Jager

Classification

Aerophone, lip valley flute (notch flute)

Description

Two by two fingerholes. Protruding mouthpiece with a hole. The instrument is decorated with carvings blackened by burning. For playing technique: see Pulalu

Dimensions: length: 18,6 cm, diameter 1,2 cm.

Remarks

Ethnic group: Bagobo
Location: SE Mindanao

Similar instruments are played by:
- Maguindanao, Central-west Mindanao (muslim south); palendag
- Maranao, Central-west Mindanao (muslim south)
- Tiruray, SW Mindanao
- Manobo Bukidnon, East Mindanao
- Manobo Agusan, East Mindanao
- Mansaka, SE Mindanao; Pulalu
- Kalingga, North Luzon; Paldong