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Gadur
Pronunciation: GAH-door
Origin: Maranao ornamental brass jar, used in weddings and ceremonial settings
A Maranao ornamental brass jar with engraved okir patterns, used as wedding decor and ceremonial vessel.
The gadur is a Maranao ornamental brass jar, typically with a wide base, narrow neck, and lid. Surfaces feature okir patterns engraved or embossed by Maranao brass-workers (panday).
In weddings, gadur appear on the pelaminan, as ceremonial vessels, or as gifts between families. Sizes range from small tabletop pieces to larger floor jars.
Gadur are part of Maranao traditional brassware (langgal-style craftwork) and are valued both as functional pieces and as cultural artifacts. Heritage pieces with documented Maranao provenance carry significantly higher cultural and economic value than newer reproductions.