Philippine Iraya Round Bowl with Star Pattern - 13.5" Diam. X 3" H

This basket was made by women weavers from the Iraya Mangyans, one of 12 ancient nomadic tribes with a distinct culture who live at the north end of Mindoro Island in the hills surrounding 8,500-foot-high Mount Halcon.

Lokmoy, a naturally water-resistant vine that grows high in Mindoro’s rainforests and other vines form the shape of this basket. Weavers use both sides of nito, a climbing fern, to make the design and color. This piece can take months to create.

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Place of Origin: Mindoro Island, Southern Luzon, Philippines

Date of Manufacture: early-2000s

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions: 13.5 in. Diam. X 3 in. H 

Reference: 

Philippine Basketry - An Appreciation, Robert F. Lane (p. 190) 

Crafting Industry: Basket-Making and Early American Education in the Philippines by Patricia O. Afable

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