Large Mid-Century Philippine Ifugao Winnowing Tray - 24" x 25" square

Large, square winnowing tray (Ligao). This basket tray was used to throw grain into the air and catch it while the lighter chaff blows away. Constructed of heavy 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. The center of the tray is worn from use, thus making some strips 2-3 mm smaller in the center making for unusual graphic interest. Absolutely amazing patina – collected in the Philippines during the 1960s and acquired from a decorator’s personal collection. This large basket is in excellent condition – and would be a focal point adding interest to any décor.  

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: 25 in. L X 24 in. W X 5 in. D

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

Seattle Art Museum

Spurlock Museum at University of Illinois

Field Museum in Chicago

Milwaukee Public Museum

“Ligau (Square winnowing basket),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, SOAS University of London

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