{"product_id":"pitikan-traditional-maguindanaon-handmade-hardwood-slingshot","title":"Pitikan | Traditional Maguindanaon Handmade Hardwood Slingshot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery kid in Mindanao knew what a pitikan was. Now you can own one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePitikan\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional slingshot of the Maguindanaon people of Mindanao, Philippines. Known as \u003cem\u003etirador\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003esaltik\u003c\/em\u003e in Tagalog and other parts of the Philippines, the pitikan takes its name from the Maguindanaon word \u003cem\u003epitik\u003c\/em\u003e — meaning to flick or snap — capturing exactly the satisfying motion of pulling back and letting fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a factory toy. Each pitikan is \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade by local craftsmen\u003c\/strong\u003e in Maguindanao, carved from \u003cstrong\u003esolid hardwood and fitted with a sturdy rubber band\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the weight, the grip, and the character that only handmade things have. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're buying it for nostalgia, as a cultural keepsake, a gift for a kid, or just because you want to keep a piece of Mindanao heritage alive — this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitikan (Maguindanaon), Tirador \/ Saltik \/ Paltik (Tagalog \u0026amp; other regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hardwood + rubber band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade by local craftsmen in Maguindanao, Mindanao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maguindanao, Philippines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ages 8 and up, outdoor play, cultural gifts, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Piece of Mindanao Childhood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of kids across Maguindanao and adjacent communities in Mindanao grew up with the pitikan. It’s simple, it’s honest, and it’s made by hand. Buying one means supporting a local craftsman who still makes them the old way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor ages 8 and above. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult supervision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e recommended for younger children. \u003cstrong\u003eUse very responsibly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malong Maguindanaon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54008451170488,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1802\/4120\/files\/1_3fedbc38-650a-4eab-9f35-82ec4b9c55ec.jpg?v=1788076814","url":"https:\/\/malongmaguindanaon.com\/products\/pitikan-traditional-maguindanaon-handmade-hardwood-slingshot","provider":"MALONG MAGUINDANAON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}