death box

Catalog Number	109105
Literary Reference	, 13839
Cultural Affiliation	Tinguian

Continent	Asia
Country	Philippines
Region	Luzon Island
Island	Philippine Islands
Province	Abra Prov.
Locale	Namarabar-Patoc

Materials

bamboo

Catalog Description

Name: Death box. A bamboo box hung above the grave. It contains articles for the use of the spirit in the after life. This box contained a bolo, salt holder, 2 jars, 2 shell cups, a roll of tobacco, raincoat, basket, bamboo dish, a hat, pot lifter, spoon, flow iron, 1 carrying basket, umbrella and a bottle of basi - the native liquor. | Notes: Was hung over the grave of Paned - a man from Namarabar.