314 The Tinguian 



TalapItap (Fig. 4, No. 3) : A roughly plaited bamboo frame on 

 which the spirits are fed during the more important rites. Used in 

 connection with the dakidak and clay dishes (sado). 



Tongatong (Fig. 4, No. 5) : The musical instrument, which ap- 

 pears in many ceremonials. It consists of six or more bamboo tubes 

 of various lengths. The players hold a tube in each hand, and strike 

 their ends on a stone, which lies between them, the varying lengths of 

 the cylinders giving out different notes. 



