Figurally carved spoon · Philippines - Ifugao, circle / Workshop of Tagiling from Kababuyan · ID: 3049177

Name: Figurally carved spoon
SKU: 3049177
Price: 1500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Price EUR 1,500

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Provenance

American Private Collection

Size

H: 17,3 cm

H: 6.8 inch

Description

horn,

The facial features and body of this figure are worked out in striking
detail, naturalistic tendencies (collar bone, hands, toes) are recognizable. Particular care was also taken on the back of the figurine / spoon.

This skillful work comes from a master carver, possibly from the circle / workshop of Tagiling from Kababuyan.

Ifugao spoons (“pakko”, “idu”) are stored in special baskets (“ayud”) when not in use and males carry them in their hip bags while away from home.

The majority of spoons depict either seated or standing human figures, sometimes referred to as ancestor figures or deities.

The object Figurally carved spoon with the object ID 3049177 was part of the auction 99th Auction on November 12, 2022, lot number 181 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,500 in Open sale.

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