Old Rice God - 58.5 cm - Bulul - Ifugao - Philippines (No reserve price)
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This original Ifugao Bulul rice-god figure from the Philippines is made of wood, depicts a male figure, dates to the late 20th century and measures 58.5 cm high.
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Old Bulul (Rice God) from the Ifugao, Luzon, Philippines, dating from the mid-20th century.
This Bulul, originating from the Ifugao people on Luzon in the Philippines, is an important ritual object that lies at the center of Ifugao religion. Their belief is a complex mix of animism, ancestor worship, and magic, with fate being entirely determined by the will of their gods.
To please these gods, rituals are performed at all major moments in the Ifugao life, such as illness, marriage, or harvest. A priest, known as a mombaki, then performs specific rituals to bring about prosperity.
The Bulul plays a crucial role in rituals carried out by the mombaki. The statue is imbued with spiritual energy, giving it the power to ensure a good rice harvest. It thus serves as both a fertility and protective image.
This specimen is clearly a male figure. It has the characteristic simple, serene face, which is typical of a Bulul. It is sturdy and in good condition.
Carefully packed and shipped with track and trace.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateOld Bulul (Rice God) from the Ifugao, Luzon, Philippines, dating from the mid-20th century.
This Bulul, originating from the Ifugao people on Luzon in the Philippines, is an important ritual object that lies at the center of Ifugao religion. Their belief is a complex mix of animism, ancestor worship, and magic, with fate being entirely determined by the will of their gods.
To please these gods, rituals are performed at all major moments in the Ifugao life, such as illness, marriage, or harvest. A priest, known as a mombaki, then performs specific rituals to bring about prosperity.
The Bulul plays a crucial role in rituals carried out by the mombaki. The statue is imbued with spiritual energy, giving it the power to ensure a good rice harvest. It thus serves as both a fertility and protective image.
This specimen is clearly a male figure. It has the characteristic simple, serene face, which is typical of a Bulul. It is sturdy and in good condition.
Carefully packed and shipped with track and trace.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Indigenous object name
Bulul
Ethnic group/ culture
Ifugao
Country of Origin
Philippines
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Old Rice God - 58.5 cm
Height
58.5 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
15 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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