Pamahan (miniature)

An assemblage of miniature pamahan with anthropomorphic carvings

A small spice server with an anthropomorphic handle carved like it is embracing the bowl

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle
Height: 7cm

Bowl
Diameter: 6cm x 6.5cm

A small spice server with an anthropomorphic handle carved like it is holding the bowl

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle
Height: 8.2cm

Bowl
Diameter: 4.7cm x 5cm

A small spice server with a notched rim and an anthropomorphic handle carved like it is cradling the bowl

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle
Height: 7.3cm

Bowl
Diameter: 4cm x 4.5cm

A small spice server with notches on its rim and an anthropomorphic handle carved like it is cradling the bowl

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle
Height: 7cm

Bowl
Diameter: 3.5cm x 4.5cm

A small spice server with two anthropomorphic handles on each side and small notches on its rim

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle A
Height: 4.2cm

Handle B
Height: 3.7cm

Bowl
Diameter: 4.5cm x 4.8cm
Height: 2.2cm

A miniature version of a ritual bowl. This small tableware is used as a spice server. It has two anthropomorphic carvings on each side.

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle A
Height: 6cm

Handle B
Height: 5.7cm

Bowl
Diameter: 8.6cm x 6.8cm

A spice server with notched rim and an anthropomorphic handle

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Handle
Length: 14cm

Bowl
Diameter: 11cm x 13.5cm
Height: 3.3cm

Base
Height: 0.5cm
Diameter: 5cm x 7cm

A small spice server with notches on its rim and two standing anthropomorphic figures carved like they are lifting the bowl

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Bowl
Diameter: 7cm x 9cm
Height: 4cm

Base
Diameter: 7cm x 8.5cm

Anthropomorphic carvings
Height A: 8.6cm
Height B: 8.4cm

A spice server with notches on its rim and a sitting anthropomorphic figure carved like it is cradling the bowl

Measurement/Item Physical Dimensions:

Bowl
Diameter: 8cm x 8.5cm
Height: 5cm

Base
Length: 10.5cm
With: 8cm

Anthropomorphic carving
Height: 18cm

LOCAL NAME:

Pamahan (miniature)

ENGLISH NAME:

Miniature pamahan, spice servers

DESCRIPTION:

Ifugao: Pamahan (miniature)
An assemblage of miniature pamahan with anthropomorphic carvings.

COMMONLY USED BY/IN:

Ifugao

MATERIAL COMPOSITION:

Wood

ITEM CONSTRUCTION:

Woodcarving

DIMENSIONS:

See image descriptions

ACQUISITION YEAR:

2021

DISPLAY STATUS:

BURC

RESEARCH DATA:

These miniature versions of pamahan from Ifugao were used as spice servers. Anthropomorphic figurine carvings are a common feature of pamahan. This assemblage of pamahan is composed of eight miniature bowls, six (6) of which are miniature replicas of pantogtogan, a ritual wine server that features an anthropomorphic figure that carries a bowl.

Pamahan bowls are typically connected to rituals performed by mumbaki or priests (Bulilan, 2007). It would include rice grains, betel nuts, and other ritually significant items when used in ceremonies (Bulilan, 2007). When removed from their ritual functions, pamahan would be used as practical bowls. These miniature bowls from the assemblage, on the other hand, are exclusively used as spice servers.

REFERENCES:

29792611

Pamahan (miniature)

Bulilan, C. M. R. (2007). Experiencing cultural heritage and indigenous tourism in Banaue. Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society, 35(1/2), 100–128. http://www.jstor.org/stable/29792611

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