Mid-Century Tribal Decorative Carved Wood Implements From Luzon, Philippines - a Pair

Description

Long ago and far away, a little girl lived in the Philippine Islands with her sailor father and beautiful young … more Long ago and far away, a little girl lived in the Philippine Islands with her sailor father and beautiful young mother. They lived on the island of Luzon 1958-1960. Sometimes, to escape the tropical heat, they would ride in their little green Volkswagen many miles north to the city of Baguio in the cool, pine-greened mountain. In that area were talented woodcarvers and the little girl’s parents marveled at their skill and the beauty of their works. So, her parents purchased many of the carved figurines, vessels, bookends, and an almost three-foot tall native headhunter complete with severed victim’s head. The little girl’s family loved their collection of carvings for many, many years. But now the little girl is an old woman and would like to share the collection with others who appreciate unique hand-carved native art pieces representative of the charming people of the Philippines.

This ladle, fork and spoon are hand carved in a traditional tribal fashion common in the mid-1900s of Luzon, Philippines. The matching Fork and Spoon feature a standing figure and the Ladle includes a crouching man. Lovely vintage patina.

The Ladle measures 11.25" x 7.5" x. 75"
The Fork and Spoon measure 9.5" x 3.25" x. 75" less