308 The Tinguian 



To recover stolen and misplaced articles or animals, one of three 

 methods is employed. The first is to attach a cord to a jar-cover or 

 the shells used by a medium. This is suspended so that it hangs freely, 

 and questions are put to it. If the answer is "yes," it will swing to 

 and fro. The second method is to place a bamboo stick horizontally 

 on the ground and then to stand an egg on it. As the question is asked, 

 the egg is released. If it falls, the answer is in the negative; if it 

 stands, it replies "yes." The third and more common way is to place 

 a head-axe on the ground, then to blow on the end of a spear and put 

 it point down on the blade of the axe. If it balances, the answer is 

 "yes." 



Ceremonial Structures and Paraphernalia. — As has been in- 

 dicated, the Tinguian holds many ceremonies in honor of the superior 

 beings ; and, in connection with these, builds numerous small structures, 

 and employs various paraphernalia, most of which bear definite 

 names, and have well established uses. Since a knowledge of these 

 structures and devices is necessary to a full understanding of the 

 ceremonies, an alphabetical list is here furnished, before proceeding 

 to the detailed discussion of the rites. 



Alalot: Two arches of bamboo, which support a grass roof. A 

 small jar of basi stands in this structure for the use of visiting spirits. 

 Is generally constructed during the Sayang ceremony, but in Bakaok 

 it is built alone to cure sickness or to change a bad disposition 

 (Plate XX, No. 4). 



Aligang: A four-pronged fork of a branch in which a jar of 

 basi and other offerings are placed for the Igorot spirits of Talegteg 

 (Salegseg). It is placed at the corner of the house during Sayang. 



Ansisilit: The framework placed beside the guardian stones on 

 the sixteenth morning of Sayang. It closely resembles the Inapapdyag. 



Balabago (known in Manabo as Talagan) : A long bamboo bench 

 with a roofing of betel leaves. It is intended as a seat for guests, 

 both spirit and human, during important ceremonies. 



Balag : A seat of wood or bamboo, placed close to the house- 

 ladder during the Sayang ceremony. Above and beside it are alangtin 

 leaves, branches of the lanoti tree, sugar-cane, and a leafy branch of 

 bamboo. Here also are found a net equipped with lead sinkers, a top- 

 shaped device, and short sections of bamboo filled with liquor. In 

 some towns this is the seat of the honored guest, who dips basi for the 

 dancers. In San Juan this seat is called Patogau. 



Balaua : This, the largest and most important of the spirit struc- 



