Pakko (f)

A hero shot of a pakko with a crossed-armed anthropomorphic carving on its handle

A closer look at the handle with anthropomorphic carving

A closer look at the wooden spoon’s bowl

A closer look that focuses on the figurine’s crossed arms

A side view shot of the anthropomorphic carving

LOCAL NAME:

Pakko (f)

ENGLISH NAME:

Wooden spoons

DESCRIPTION:

Pakko/Pa-o (Ifugao), Idu (Applay), Ichu (Bontoc). A wooden spoon with an anthropomorphic figure handle that is cross-armed.

COMMONLY USED BY/IN:

Ifugao

MATERIAL COMPOSITION:

Wood

ITEM CONSTRUCTION:

Woodcarving

DIMENSIONS:

Handle
Length: 10 cm

Bowl
Length: 7 cm

ACQUISITION YEAR:

2021

DISPLAY STATUS:

BURC

RESEARCH DATA:

An unique Ifugao wooden spoon featuring a crossed-armed position. This specific design, along with various other design variations seen in Cordilleran spoons, is a testament to the artistic freedom of specialist carvers. This freedom enables many carvers to cultivate distinct styles and designs.

REFERENCES:

Ellis, G. R. (1981). Arts and peoples of the Northern Philippines. In The people and art of the Philippines (pp. 183-263). Museum of Cultural History, University of California.

Mittersakschmoller, R. (2009). Alexander Schadenberg: Photographing cultures on Luzon. In B.Bohle, U. Brandl-Straka, S. Kuhnt-Saptodewo, & O. Moiseanu (Eds.), Museum of Ethnology Vienna: The Philippines: Early collections (pp. 17-88). Museum fur Volkerkunde.

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