Paiwan tribe Headrest

Carved on both sides of a face and a deer and embellished with a fresco sculpted in a triangle in a classical Paiwan style, this pillow must have belonged to a noble hunter. Paiwan tribe headrest in wood carved with human head pattern and deer on both side which represent abundant harvest and performance of ability.

Reference

PA219

Dimensions

Length : 51 cms

Width : 10 cms

Depth : 9 cms

Period

Early 20th century

Source

Old Taiwan collection/ Mu Chun tang auction

Material

Wood

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