Ligka (d)
LOCAL NAME:
Ligka (d)
ENGLISH NAME:
Winnowing tray
DESCRIPTION:
A winnowing tray called ligka/liga-o with a deeper interior and is taller than its more common, flatter version. It has two rattan sticks that serve as rim and a solid bamboo base, both attached using rattan strips. Twill weave technique was used to construct its woven parts.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Barlig, Ifugao, Kalinga
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Rattan, Bamboo
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Basket weaving
DIMENSIONS:
Body:
Height: 9.4 cm
Length: 53.6 cm
Width: 53.5 cm
Base:
Height: 3 cm
Length: 40.5 cm
Width: 40 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).
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