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Kinahu (c)
LOCAL NAME:
Kinahu (c)
ENGLISH NAME:
Wooden Bowl
DESCRIPTION:
A wooden bowl with a zoomorphic design protruding from each end that serves as a handle.
COMMONLY USED BY/IN:
Ifugao
MATERIAL COMPOSITION:
Wood
ITEM CONSTRUCTION:
Woodcarving
DIMENSIONS:
Height:
10 cm
Diameter:
25 cm
ACQUISITION YEAR:
2021
RESEARCH DATA:
Kinahu is a term used in Ifugao to describe a wooden bowl designed in the shape of a dog (ahu). The use of zoomorphic designs, such as the dog-inspired motif, is a common practice in Ifugao, an area known for woodwork and carving traditions. These wooden bowls are utilized for serving wine, food, and various offerings during rituals (Quintos, 2014).
REFERENCES:
Quintos, F. 2014. Provenance: Ramon Tapales: Collections and Recollections. Kaurava Publishing.
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