Ceremonial Structures and Paraphernalia.—­As has been indicated, 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 Inapapayag.

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 structures, is built during the Sayang ceremony.  The roofing is of plaited bamboo, covered with cogon grass.  This is supported by eight uprights, which likewise furnish attachment for the bamboo flooring.  There are no sides to the building, but it is so sturdily constructed that it lasts through several seasons.  Except for the times of ceremony, it is used as a lounging place for the men, or as a loom-room by the women.  Quite commonly poles are run lengthwise of the structure, at the lower level of the roof; and this “attic,” as well as the space beneath the floor, is used for the storage of farming implements, bundles of rattan and thatching (Plate XXI).

Balitang:  A large seat like the Balabago, but with a grass roofing.  It is used as a seat for visitors during great ceremonies and festivals.  This name is applied, in Manabo, to a little house, built among the bananas for the spirit Imalbi.

Bani-it or Bunot:  Consists of a coconut husk suspended from a pole.  The feathers of a rooster are stuck into the sides.  It is made as a cure for sick-headache, also for lameness.