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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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