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An important and early Ifugao Shaman's box, Ifugao people of…
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Sydney
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17-Aug-2015
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An important and early Ifugao Shaman's box, Ifugao people of Northern Luzon, Philippines; an old Northern Philippine Ifugao ceremonial ritual box called a Punamhan. This well carved box with double Pigs heads finials and it has broad horizontal striations designs and an old crusty dark patina from many applications of libations during ceremonies. Animist communities of the northern Philippines create fine wooden vessels for religious rites and for celebratory feasts sponsored by wealthy families. The lidded receptacle in the shape of a stylised two-headed pig once held ingredients used by village priests in rituals. Provenance: Ex. Rudolf Kratochwill collection, Austria. 54 x 13.5 cm
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific