I sketched this antique "sarimanok" silver item which I got from Zamboaga when I did a talk for USIS, around 1992. From Wikipedia: "The Sarimanok is the legendary bird that has become an ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
I have more sketches in this blog post.
https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2018/12/pencil-sketches-by-cecilia-brainard.html
I also want you know that I have a new Wordpress blog, which can be accessed via my updated official website - links below.
https://ceciliabrainard.com/
https://ceciliabrainard.com/blog/
tags: #USIS #Mindanao #sarimanok #Philippines #sketch
