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Kalob (b)
LOCAL NAME:
Kalob (b)
ENGLISH NAME:
Jar cover
DESCRIPTION:
A woven jar cover with a miniature seated bu’lul, an anthropomorphic figure on top ornamented with human hair.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Bontoc
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Wood, Rattan, Nito fibers
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Basket weaving
DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions:
Diameter: 11.5 cm
Height: 3 cm
Human figure:
Height: 9.5 cm
Hair:
Length: 17 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. Manila: Bookmark.
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