Bulul, also known as bu-lul or tinagtaggu, is a carved wooden figure used to guard the rice crop by the Ifugao (and their sub-tribe Kalanguya) people of northern Luzon. The sculptures are highly …

What is a “Bulul”? The bulul is a carved wooden statue that the Ifugao people of Northern Luzon used to guard their rice crop. They are carved from a single piece of wood and depict humans …

Sep 2, 2023 · The Ifugao Bulul, or simply "Bulul" or "Bul-ul," is a revered and sacred sculpture deeply woven into Ifugao culture. These meticulously crafted sculptures hold profound …

Bulul are carved ancestor figures that were placed in granaries to guard the rice crop. Bulul is both the name of a class of ancestor spirits, as well as the carvings that serve as vessels to …

Dec 17, 2024 · Bulul are anthropomorphic wood carvings central to the Ifugao rice culture in Northern Luzon. Sculpted from different types of hardwood such as narra, ipil, and fig, the …

Sep 19, 2024 · The Bulul are traditional wooden figurines originating from the Cordillera region of the Philippines, deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual practices of indigenous …

Nov 30, 2022 · As we end the celebration of National Rice Awareness Month, we highlight today the socio-cultural significance of rice by featuring the most popular effigy associated with it – …

Perhaps the most ubiquitous Ifugao icon used in all rice rituals. A bu’lul is placed in the alang (rice granaries) to guard the stored grains. They invoked when seeking plentiful rice harvest. They …

Jun 15, 2024 · One of the most prominent symbols of their culture is the Bulul, a rice god statue that holds immense ritual significance in their lives. This blog post will delve into the …

During my 13 years of residence in the Philippines from 1991 until 2004, when I worked for an international organization with headquarters there, I assembled a large collection of Philippine …