Mapping of Significant Tangible Movable Heritage

Category: Ethnographic Object

NAME OF OBJECT: Malaking Kaldero (Big Cauldron)

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I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. TYPE: [ ] WORK IMPLEMENT [ ]CRAFTS [ ]DECORATIVE ARTICLES
[/] HOUSEHOLD ITEMS [ ]WEAPONRY [ ]GAMES AND HOBBIES
[ ] CLOTHING [ ] OTHERS _____________________________

B. YEAR/DATE PRODUCED: 1960

C. ESTIMATED AGE: 58 years
D. NAME OF OWNER: Mrs. Margarita Estrella Ramos
E. TYPE OF ACQUISITION: Inherited from Parents

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT

(Describe the Material, Dimensions, Color, Markings, Design, Use, etc.)
Manang Margarita bought this secondhand cauldron (kaldero) from an Indian seller (Bombay in
street language). It is made of iron alloy with a height of 11 inches and circumference of 41 inches. It has
an initial of CTR which symbolizes the name of the previous owner. Manang Margarita uses this pot on
very special occasions which require massive preparation of food.
The parents of Manang Margarita were once rice retail vendors in old market of Calasiao. When
her mother got her salary, she decided to buy a cauldron as a souvenir of her hardships and
perseverance on her work. From then, whenever there are special occasions in their community, they
borrow this cauldron.

III. STORIES/NARRATIVES/BELIEFS/PRACTICES ASSOCIATED

None

IV. SIGNIFICANCE
A. PRIMARY CRITERIA
Indicate type of significance, e.g. historical, aesthetic, economic, social, political, spiritual and then explain
HISTORICAL: It was bought in the year 1960 and it is now 58 yrs.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC: It is use in cooking when there is special occasion.

B. COMPARATIVE CRITERIA
Indicate Provenance, Representativeness, Rarity, Interpretive Potential
REPRESENTATIVENESS: Represents the unity of their neighborhood.

V. CONSERVATIONSTATUS
A. PHYSICAL CONDITION: [ ] YELLOWING [ ] FADING [ ]A CCRETIONS
[/] STAINS [ ] FOXING (BROWN SPOTS) [ ] HOLES
   [ ] FINGERPRINTS [ ] CREASES [ ] MISSING PART
[ ] TEARS/BREAK [ ] BRITTLE ___________________
[ ] LOSSES [ ] ABRASION
  [ ] FOLDS [ ] MOLDS [ ] OTHER
[ ] WRINKLES [ ] INSECT INFESTATION ___________________

Remarks: None

B. THREATS/ISSUES/CHALLENGES:
Frequent use and cleaning will change its original thickness.

C. CONSERVATION MEASURES: (Describe the conservation measures taken at the level of the
community, provincial and/or national)
The owner cleans it immediately after using

VI. REFERENCES
KEY INFORMANT/S:  Mrs. Margarita Estrella Ramos
REFERENCE/S:  N/A
NAME OF PROFILER/MAPPER:  Vickie Idos, Timotea Lirac, Gloria Dagarag, Marieta Equila,
Josephine Hilomen, Gina Parayno
DATE PROFILED:  January 9, 2018