Description:

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Luzon Island, Ifugao culture, ca. 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wood double bowl featuring the head of a zoomorph protruding from each side to dually serve as handles. Standing upon 4 petite feet, the body of the double-headed creature is comprised of 2 shallow bowls as both zoomorphic heads stretch in opposite directions, each displaying an elongated snout, huge, bulging eyes, pointed ears, and a gaping mouth with jagged teeth. Bowls of zoomorphic shape, like this example, are called "kinahu" - meaning "in the shape of a beast." Some "kinahu" were used for ceremonial purposes, while most of them served as meat containers or for storing pure salt. Size: 16.7" L x 4" W x 3.5" H (42.4 cm x 10.2 cm x 8.9 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#160917

  • Condition: Stable fissures to bases, interiors of bowls, and heads/necks of figures with some minor areas of infill, chipping, and losses. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina throughout.

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