Maranaw Decorations-I

This a Maranaw Traditional Dolang. A round-like tray, decorated with Ampas ( use to cover the Tabak, a tray-like, decorated with sequence). This traditional were still used these days, especially for a formal affair. The tray is made up of bronze. The Municipality of Togaya of Lanao del Sur is well-known for this thread. They sold their products locally and even import some of their products. This is the reason why our province is regarded as one of the Tourist spot in Mindanao. The Traditional wares of the Maranaw, made up of "okir" (traditional carvings) are popular among them. These really suit to the taste of the Tourists.
This traditional Dolang accommodates Muslim delicacies and natives foods, and being serve as a table. This requires no chairs, as the guest would just sit flat to the floor.These serves as their serving tray.













As a Maranaw, I treasure the decorations it has. Though I belong to the low-income level, but I have few collections that match to my economic status. i am fond of it as mere collections and decorations at home Other wealthy families collected these to prepare for a formal affair. this is true to politicians, as they accommodated more influential persons. A home of any Maranaw who can afford, will not call their house a home with out them. This tradition seal the status of a Maranaw. If we can see much of these in any residence, we immediately conclude as to the stability of once income. This become a symbol for ones economic status, we say, Datus and Baes, names address to Royal Family.