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
x W: 6.0,
x D: 5.0 cm
Accession No.
2012-00577
Collection of
NLB Type
Cultural artefact
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.
