Ilokano Ceramics

The items shown on this page, which were been made by an Ilokano group, illustrate more generally the prevailing tradition of Filipino utilitarian pottery.

Small Undecorated Pots

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Small Banga Cooking Pots with Kallab Covers

Small banga cooking pots with kallab covers Small banga cooking pots with kallab covers

Miscellaneous Items

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Ceramic Smoking Pipes

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Ceramic smoking pipes. At one time, virtually all Cordillerans smoked tobacco, including small children.

Wood Stoves

decorated Ilokano kalan itavi stove headless stove headed stove
The kalan, or floored wood stove is ubiquitous in northern Luzon; illustrated at right are three popular types. Top: headed wood stove; middle: headless wood stove; bottom: fugon, or charcoal stove. The first two use wood and rice husks for fuel; the third only charcoal. Notice the three pronged pot supports on the first and third, while the headless stove has air holes instead.