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The answer would be a symbol, as an object used in literature or artwork could be an interpretation of meaning it could hold. take for example edgar allen poe. the heart underneath his floorboard represented his guilt for the murder of his friend. the heart was a symbol that carried meaning behind it.
The Sarimanok is the legendary bird that has become an ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
