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Kalob (a)

LOCAL NAME:

Kalob (a)

ENGLISH NAME:

Cover for ceramic jars

DESCRIPTION:

A woven jar cover with an anthropomorphic figure as a handle.

COMMONLY USED BY/IN:

Ifugao

MATERIAL COMPOSITION:

Rattan, Bamboo, Wood

ITEM CONSTRUCTION:

Coiling, Weaving

DIMENSIONS:

Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.7 cm
Height: 3.5 cm


Human figure:
Height: 10 cm

ACQUISITION YEAR:

2021

DISPLAY STATUS:

BURC

RESEARCH DATA:

A portable woven basket jar covers known as kalob with a half-standing anthropomorphic figure. Used during traditional festivities and rituals these intricate covers are also found on heirloom jars.

REFERENCES:

Lane, R.F. 1986. Philippine Basketry: an Appreciation, Bookmark,Manila.

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