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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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