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Ritual figure

Title

Ritual figure

Year/Period

Mid 20th century

Region

Nueva Vizcaya region, Eastern Mountain Province, Luzon, Philippines

Object Type

figurines, fetishes

Material

wood (plant material)

Technique

woodcarving (process), woodworking

Dimension

Object size: H: 42.5,
x W: 6.0,
x D: 5.0 cm

Accession No.

2012-00577

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This female carved wooden figure was probably used by the Kalanguya people as a ritual object. It would likely have been used in ceremonies meant to honour and obtain favour from the gods and ancestors. The Kalanguya believe that giving offerings of food and liquor would ensure a good harvest and avert calamities and misfortune.