Rukai tribe Sword

Ancient ceremonial long sword from the Rukai tribe. The back of the sheath is painted red and inlaid with finely engraved snakes in brass sheet. The top is also covered with an engraved brass plate. The very long blade of this Rukai sword features a handle in the Rukai style, decorated with small flower-shaped motifs and aluminum wire. The guard of the sword is made from a Japanese coin.

Reference

RU100

Dimensions

Length : 70 cms

Width : 4 cms

Scabbard : 54 cms

Period

Circa 1930

Source

Old Taiwan collection

Material

Iron, Wood, Copper, Aluminium, Red pigment

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