Inadu (b)

A huge ladle with an anthropomorphic figurine handle

A closer look at the flat ladle’s anthropomorphic figurine handle. It has an elongated human-like figure carved on wood

A detailed shot that shows the upper body and face of the anthropomorphic figurine handle

A closer look at the flat ladle’s lower part

A closer look at the flat ladle’s slightly concave bowl

LOCAL NAME:

Inadu (b)

ENGLISH NAME:

Wooden rice mixer

DESCRIPTION:

Inadu/Inacho/Inaju, Barlig: Fianiw, Bontoc: Faniw, Kankana-ey: Aklu
A large and flat wooden ladle with a standing anthropomorphic figure with elongated legs as handle.

COMMONLY USED BY/IN:

Ifugao, Kankana-ey

MATERIAL COMPOSITION:

Wood

ITEM CONSTRUCTION:

Woodcarving

DIMENSIONS:

Handle
Length: 62.5 cm

Head
Length: 23.5 cm

ACQUISITION YEAR:

2021

DISPLAY STATUS:

BURC

RESEARCH DATA:

Commonly known as inacho, inadu, or inaju among the Ifugao people, ladles also bear names such as faniw (Bontoc), fianiw (Barlig), and aklu (Kankana-ey). As highlighted by Anderson (2010), figurative ladles played a crucial role in Ifugao culture, serving purposes in both daily activities and rituals.

The highlighted inadu from the collection features an elongated anthropomorphic figurine handle. Its substantial size suggests that this ladle was employed as a food or rice mixer during the process of food preparation.

REFERENCES:

Anderson, E.M. 2010. In the Shape of Tradition Indigenous Art of the Northern Philippines. C. Zwartenkot art Books – Leiden.

Inadu (b)

Anderson, E.M. 2010. In the Shape of Tradition Indigenous Art of the Northern Philippines. C. Zwartenkot art Books – Leiden.

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