Antique Ifugao Duyu Wooden Bowl Philippines Ritual Hand Carved Primitive
Item Description
This is an authentic, vintage to antique hand-carved wooden ritual bowl, known as a Duyu (or Duyo), from the Ifugao culture of Northern Luzon, Philippines.
Carved from a single piece of dense indigenous tropical hardwood, this bowl features a stunning 12-point star or scalloped rim design resting on a raised pedestal foot. These vessels were traditionally used by tribal priests to hold food or sacred rice wine (baya) during important ceremonies.
It boasts a magnificent, dark aged patina achieved through generations of traditional use, absorption of open-hearth smoke, and organic polishing. A masterful piece of tribal utilitarian art that perfectly embodies the rustic, minimalist Wabi-Sabi aesthetic.
Size and Weight
- Diameter: Approx. 10.75" (27.3 cm)
- Height: Approx. 3.25" (8.3 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 1.7 lbs (770 g)
Material
- Indigenous Philippine Tropical Hardwood (solid single-block construction).
Condition Report
- Overall Antique Condition: Good, solid, and sturdy with deep natural coloration and beautiful aging.
- Specific Flaws: There is an old, historic chip on one of the scalloped rim corners (please see the dedicated close-up photos). The chip has aged and darkened naturally over time, blending well with the overall rustic character.
- Surface: Shows expected age-related wear, superficial scuffs, and minor organic fissures/wood grain shrinkage typical of authentic ethnographic woodcraft. It sits completely stable with no wobbling.
Antique Ifugao Duyu Wooden Bowl Philippines Ritual Hand Carved Primitive
Sale price$140.00
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