Pakko (b)
LOCAL NAME:
Pakko (b)
ENGLISH NAME:
Wooden spoons
DESCRIPTION:
Pakko/Pa-o (Ifugao), Idu (Applay), Ichu (Bontoc). An assemblage of plain wooden spoons.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Mountain Province, Bontoc, Ifugao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Wood
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Woodcarving
DIMENSIONS:
See image descriptions
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
The wooden spoons of the Cordillera region exhibit unique characteristics. Known by various names across different groups and languages, such as pakko/pa-o in Ifugao, idu in Applay, ichu in Bontoc, and many others, these spoons are versatile and serve everyday purposes. While some feature elaborate figurative designs, it's equally common to find plain wooden spoons used in daily activities.
Men in the region often carry their personal spoons during travels, conveniently tucking them into their lower garments or storing them in hip bags or pouches (Mittersakschmoller, 2009).
Signs of accumulated patina and wear, such as scratches and dark pigmentations, can provide clues about the age of a particular spoon (Ellis, 1981; Mittersakschmoller, 2009).
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