IFUGAO STANDING BULUL SPOON W/ PHALLUS

Origin: Philippines, N. Luzon, Ifugao People    (Provenance:  Ex. Hirofumi Kobayashi Collection Japan.  The Kobayashi collection is well known and in fact a number of his pieces are published.  Hiro established himself in the 1960s as a noted commercial fashion photographer in Paris.  In 1969 on a trip to Calcutta he was so moved by the sight of bodies being cremated near the Ganges that he abandoned his career.  For 30 years after that he photographed "death rituals" among the hill tribes of the Philippines and built an impressive high quality collection of Philippine material culture.)

Period/Date:  Mid-20th c.

Materials:  Hardwood

Description:  This unusual spoon is presented on a custom metal stand and features a standing male figure with hands resting on the knees.  He has a relief-carved erect phallus which is the focal point on the piece.  Dark rich patina turning to red.  Some slight loss to the left side of the bowl.

Dimensions:   Height 9.75"  (24.5 cm), Width 2 3/8"  (6 cm)

Price:  $700