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Description
This exceptional pair of large vintage ceremonial offering vessels or long-handled dippers originates from the Igorot and Ifugao peoples of the Cordillera region in the northern Philippines. Masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, each piece showcases striking ethnographic artistry.
The elongated handles feature detailed, stacked anthropomorphic figures representing ancestral spirits or deities. The base of each ladle transitions into a hollowed-out bowl sculpted into a highly expressive tribal head with distinct facial features. Standing at over 22 inches tall, this matching pair possesses a powerful vertical presence and functions beautifully as a standalone sculpture or an eclectic plant holder.
- Culture/Origin: Igorot / Ifugao people, Cordillera region, Philippines
- Item Type: Anthropomorphic ritual offering bowls / ceremonial ladles
- Material: Solid hand-carved hardwood with a rich aged patina
- Quantity: 2 matching pieces
- Dimensions (Each): 22.25 inches (Height) x 5.0 inches (Width) x 5.0 inches (Depth)
- Condition: Good vintage condition with natural wood grain variations and minor superficial character marks typical of mid-20th-century Philippine woodwork
Pre-Owned
Sold As-Is
Available for pick up only at Bliss Market Roseville, CA
Description
This exceptional pair of large vintage ceremonial offering vessels or long-handled dippers originates from the Igorot and Ifugao peoples of the Cordillera region in the northern Philippines. Masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, each piece showcases striking ethnographic artistry.
The elongated handles feature detailed, stacked anthropomorphic figures representing ancestral spirits or deities. The base of each ladle transitions into a hollowed-out bowl sculpted into a highly expressive tribal head with distinct facial features. Standing at over 22 inches tall, this matching pair possesses a powerful vertical presence and functions beautifully as a standalone sculpture or an eclectic plant holder.
- Culture/Origin: Igorot / Ifugao people, Cordillera region, Philippines
- Item Type: Anthropomorphic ritual offering bowls / ceremonial ladles
- Material: Solid hand-carved hardwood with a rich aged patina
- Quantity: 2 matching pieces
- Dimensions (Each): 22.25 inches (Height) x 5.0 inches (Width) x 5.0 inches (Depth)
- Condition: Good vintage condition with natural wood grain variations and minor superficial character marks typical of mid-20th-century Philippine woodwork
Pre-Owned
Sold As-Is
Available for pick up only at Bliss Market Roseville, CA
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Choosing vintage isn’t just a style statement — it’s a sustainable lifestyle. When you shop vintage clothing, retro fashion, and secondhand treasures, you help reduce textile waste, lower carbon emissions, and slow the fast fashion cycle. Every pre-loved piece keeps one more item out of landfills and conserves the resources needed to make something new. It’s eco-friendly fashion with timeless flair.
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Your conscious choices help reduce waste, cut down on pollution, and breathe new life into quality pieces that deserve a second story. And by supporting a local business like ours, you're helping build a more resilient, connected, and creative neighborhood.
We’re so grateful to be part of your journey toward a more thoughtful and eco-friendly lifestyle. Thank you for making a difference — one beautiful piece at a time.