Portland, OR
Details
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 3ʺD × 24ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Minor finish marks from display Minor finish marks from display less
- Description
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Pair of tribal Bakunawa masks made in north central Luzon Island, Philippines by the Ifuago or Igorot peoples.
In Philippine … more Pair of tribal Bakunawa masks made in north central Luzon Island, Philippines by the Ifuago or Igorot peoples.
In Philippine mythology, the Bakunawa was a huge snake-dragon-crocodile-fish filled with spite, rage, and greed. It ate six of the original seven moons in the night sky and it continuously attempted to return to devour the last moon. During such times of darkness, Filipinos would leave their homes with instruments, pots and pans, and make enough noise to reach upwards to the heavens to scare off the Bakunawa.
Each masks is larger than typical, measuring 24 x 11 inches and are in good condition.
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Portland, OR
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