Dieu de la maison "galgawan-en" ·  Philippines - Ifugao · ID: 3041475

Description

wood, blackish brown patina, prominent mouth opening, originally inserted cowrie shell missing, rising from massive base with grooved decor, slightly dam. (ears), cracks, abrasion of paint;
such figures are carved whenever a new house is built. Later they are consecrated and kept in the house for tutelary purposes. They are invoked to watch over domestic activities and little children.

Littérature comparée

Anderson, Eric Moltzau, In the shape of tradition, Leiden 2010, p. 95 ff.