Spoon Item Number: Ia331 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark brown spoon with oval-shaped bowl that tapers to a point. Has a carved handle that depicts a human figure in sitting position with legs bent, elbows resting on knees, and hands resting on neck.
Iconographic Meaning
Bulul (rice deity) figure on handle.
Item History
- Made in Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines
- Owned by Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson before November 16, 1987
- Received from Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor) on November 16, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- Ifugao
- Previous Owner
- Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson
- Received from
- Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 16, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on November 16, 1987
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1262/0247