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Ligka (b)

LOCAL NAME:

Ligka (b)

ENGLISH NAME:

Winnowing tray

DESCRIPTION:

A rectangular winnowing tray called ligka. It is made of rattan and constructed using the twill weaving method. The rim is made of rattan sticks and woven with rattan strips.

COMMONLY USED BY/IN:

Barlig, Ifugao, Kalinga

MATERIAL COMPOSITION:

Rattan, Bamboo

ITEM CONSTRUCTION:

Twill weaving

DIMENSIONS:

Body:
Height: 5.2 cm
Length: 60.5 cm
Width: 60.3 cm

Base:
Height: 3.3 cm
Length: 48 cm
Width: 48 cm

ACQUISITION YEAR:

2021

DISPLAY STATUS:

BURC

RESEARCH DATA:

This winnowing tray is called ligka in Barlig, Mountain Province, giyag in Ifugao, and liga-o or biga-o in other provinces. 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 to 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).

REFERENCES:

Capistrano-Baker, F. H. (1998). Containing Life: Philippine Basketry Traditions on the Cordillera. In Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera. Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History.

Hamilton, R. W. (1998). Catalog of the Exhibition. In Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera. Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History.

Lane, R. F. (1986). Philippine Basketry: An Appreciation. Manila: Bookmark Inc.

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