Kinahu (b)
LOCAL NAME:
Kinahu (b)
ENGLISH NAME:
Wooden Bowl
DESCRIPTION:
This exquisite hand-carved wooden bowl features zoomorphic figures protruding from each side, serving as handles. The heads of these figures are elongated and resemble those of dogs, providing a striking visual element to the bowl.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Ifugao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Wood
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Woodcarving
DIMENSIONS:
Height:
13.6 cm
Length:
37.5 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
The kinahu is a zoomorphic bowl in the shape of a dog which is traditionally used in Ifugao culture. Serving as an offering bowl during rituals, it can contain offerings such as rice wine, meat, and other foods. Some kinahu are also utilized as utilitarian bowls, serving as containers for meat or salt.
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