The kubing is a type of Philippine jaw harp from bamboo found among the Maguindanao

Maguindanao

Maguindanao is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Its capital is Shariff Aguak. It borders Lanao del Sur to the north, Cotabato to the east, and Sultan Kudarat to the south....

n and other Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the Philippines

Philippines

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 and Indonesia

Indonesia

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. It is also called kobing (Maranao

Maranao

Maranao is the term used for the people of Lanao, a predominantly Muslim region in the Philippines island of Mindanao. They are famous for their artwork, sophisticated weaving, wood and metal craft, and their epic literature...

), kolibau (Tingguian), aru-ding (Tagbanua

Tagbanua

The Tagbanua tribe, one of the oldest tribes in the Philippines, can be mainly found in the central and northern Palawan. Research has shown that the Tagbanua are possible descendants of the Tabon Man; thus, making them one of the original inhabitants of the Philippines...

)), aroding (Palawan

Palawan

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), kulaing (Yakan

Yakan

The Yakan people are among the major indigenous tribes in Mindanao. Having a significant number of followers of Islam, it is considered as one of the 13 Moro groups in the Philippines. There are also a good number of Christians in this tribe as a result of the conversion of the line of Datu Kalun -...

), karombi (Toraja

Toraja

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), yori (Kailinese). Ones made of sugar palm-leaf are called karinta (Munanese), ore-ore mbondu or ore Ngkale (Butonese).

The kubing is traditionally considered an intimate instrument, usually used as communication between family or a love one in close quarters. Both genders can use the instrument, the females more infrequently than males who use it for short distance courtship.