This is called tagayan, a polished coconut shell that has been in use for three generations as "pang-sukat ng isasaing na bigas" (rice dispenser measuring cup). The original owner demanded that the tagayan be returned to its proper place (inside the dispenser) right after use and should not be placed just anywhere or used in any other way. Other households demand that the rice it contained be replaced immediately with new rice. There is an unstated belief that something bad will happen if this rule is not followed.
(Current owner of artifact: Dr. Leticia B. Ursua, Zone VI)
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