Palyot
LOCAL NAME:
Palyot
ENGLISH NAME:
Jaw harp with beaded purse
DESCRIPTION:
Ga’dang, Mountain Province, Isabela: Palyot
A traditional musical instrument made from bamboo, attached to a string adorned with beads, tassel beads, and pompoms. It comes with a bamboo casing etched with intricate patterns and is accompanied by a beaded woven pouch.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Ga’dang, Mountain Province, Isabela
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Bamboo, Ceramic beads, Glass beads, Cotton threads
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Woodcaving, Etching, Beadwork, Weaving, Stitching
DIMENSIONS:
Purse Length
14 cm
Purse Width
37 cm
Harp Length
12.1 cm
Length of the String on each side
24.5 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2011
RESEARCH DATA:
This musical instrument is called a palyot, a type of lamellophone and a variation of the Jew’s harp or jaw harp. More commonly referred to as a kubing, this particular jaw harp from the collection features a bamboo casing etched with intricate traditional patterns. The two sides of the jaw harp itself are attached to a red string adorned with multi-colored beads, tassel beads, and pompoms. The instrument is accompanied by a woven pouch, reminiscent of the weave patterns used in other Ga’dang textiles, and further embellished with colorful beads. A flower-shaped button is stitched onto the pouch to serve as a closure, securing the instrument when stored.
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