Large 1960s Labba Grain Basket from the Philippines - 18" Diam. X 7.75" H

Intricately woven large round "labba" farm work basket. This piece is constructed of wickerwork where aesthetics are as important as strength. The tapering of the four corners assures that it can hold grain, the foot is made of wood/rattan and the rim is finished with a braided pattern. Its size and rich dark mahogany patina will lend visual interest to a variety of interior spaces whether residential or hospitality from Coastal, Japandi... to Wabi Sabi or Organic Modern. 

Place of Origin: Ilocano Lowlands, N. Luzon, Philippines

Date of Manufacture: 1950s–1960s

Condition: Excellent

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

Dimensions:

Total: 18 in. Diam. X 7.75 in. H

Base: 10.25 in. L X 10.25 in. W

Reference: 

Philippine Basketry - An Appreciation by Robert F. Lane (pgs. 46 & 89)

Penn Museum

Museo Ilocos Norte

Milwaukee Public Museum

Field Museum in Chicago

“Rice Basket (Labba),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, SOAS University of London

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