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Kalob (c)
LOCAL NAME:
Kalob (c)
ENGLISH NAME:
Cover for ceramic jars
DESCRIPTION:
A woven jar cover with anthropomorphic figure as handle.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Ifugao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Rattan, Bamboo, Wood
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Coiling, Weaving
DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions:
Diameter:12.3 cm
Height: 5 cm
Human figure:
Height: 14.8 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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