camanes
Camanes refers to a pair of small, hand-held wooden sticks or clubs. These instruments are traditionally used in Philippine folk dances and martial arts demonstrations. The sticks are typically made from rattan or other hard woods, and are often about 12 to 18 inches in length. They are usually held one in each hand and struck together rhythmically to produce a percussive sound.
In the context of dance, camanes are a prominent feature in various Filipino folk dances, such as
Beyond dance, camanes also find application in some traditional Filipino martial arts, known as Eskrima or