The Charles Bur Harper Collection of 55 artifacts from the Philippines was given to the Spurlock Museum in September of 2004. This exciting new addition features a rice guardian figureine, betel chewing containers, a 99-inch long blow gun, head axes, shields, bows, arrows, swords, daggers, carved wood and coconut bowls, brass vessels, traditional clothing, and other daily life artifacts from various peoples of the philippines including the Aeta, Bontoc, kalinga, Ifugao, Bagobo, and Maranao.
Charles Bur Harper is a University of Illinois graduate who played on the basketball team in 1929 and 1930 and was captain in 1931. He is a retired Marketing Director for Unilever Corporation in the Philippines. These items were collected by Mr. Harper and his wife, Marion during the 34 years they lived in the Philippines.
Ifugao Bulol, Rice Guardian Figureine
Northern Luzon, wood, textile.
2004.11.0018
Maranao Sario-Manok, Bird Vessel.
Mindanao, metal.
2004.11.0037
Betel Nut Carrying Case
Northern Luzon, fiber.
2004.11.0002
Men's Lower Garment
Northern Luzon
2004.11.0020
Maranao Gadur, Betel Container
Mindanai, metal
2004.11.0033
Head Axe
Bontoc Region, Northern Luzon, metal, wood
2004.11.0004
Kris
Mindanao or Sulu, metal, wood, mother of pearl shell
2004.11.0049
Bagobo or Maranai Lutuan, Inlaid Betel Nut Box with Beaded Strap
metal, textile, glass beads
2004.11.0034
Boar's Tusk Ornament,
Northern Luzon, boar's tusk, feather, textile, plant fiber
2004.11.0029