Philippine Ifugao Square Winnowing Basket

Small, square winnowing basket used to throw grain into the air and catch it while the lighter chaff blows away. Constructed of split bamboo with a rattan rim in a one-over-two twill construction. The skin of the rattan is used on the inside of the tray to provide a smooth hard surface. The rim is composed of one whole rattan on top with two halves of a split rattan just below it. Amazing patina – collected in the Philippines during the 1960s and acquired from a decorator’s personal collection. Baskets of this age, detail and patina are hard to find. It is in excellent condition and would add interest to any décor whether on a table or displayed on a wall in a grouping. 

Place of Origin: Ifugao, N Luzon, Philippines

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions: 13 in. L X 13 in. W X 3 in. H

Reference: Philippine Basketry - An Appreciation by Robert F. Lane (pg. 61)