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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).

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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