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Kalob
LOCAL NAME:
Kalob
ENGLISH NAME:
Jar Cover
DESCRIPTION:
A jar cover with two seated bu’luls carved on the lid.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Ifugao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Wood
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Woodcarving
DIMENSIONS:
Height:
14 cm
Diameter:
12 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
DISPLAY STATUS:
BURC
RESEARCH DATA:
The kalob is an intricately crafted wooden jar cover specifically designed to cover heirloom jars. They vary in design, ranging from basketry to wood carvings. Heirloom jars are traditionally used for making baya (rice wine), which is served during traditional festivities and rituals.
REFERENCES:
Lane, Robert.F. 1986. Philippine Basketry: an Appreciation, Bookmark, Manila.
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