Ligka (a)
LOCAL NAME:
Ligka (a)
ENGLISH NAME:
Winnowing tray
DESCRIPTION:
Ligka is a winnowing tray made of rattan constructed using the twill weaving method. The rim is made of a rattan stick and woven with rattan strips.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Barlig, Ifugao, Kalinga
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Rattan
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Basket weaving
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 6.5 cm
Length: 54 cm
Width: 54 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
This winnowing tray is called ligka in Barlig, Mountain Province other provinces call it liga-o or biga-o. It is a pan-Cordillera basket used for various purposes. Ligka is traditionally square-shaped and almost flat. It is mainly used to separate the husk of rice grain after it has been hulled (Capistrano-Baker, 1998; Hamilton, 1986; Lane, 1986). Liga-o is also used to winnow berries and coffee beans. In addition to its function, it can be used for sun-dry rice grains, coffee beans, and legumes. They are also used as serving containers for cooked food like meat and rice during communal feasting (Capistrano-Baker, 1998; Hamilton, 1986).
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