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This half-moon-shaped chest ornament is made from wood chips of mangosteen, wuzhi (five-finger tree), or persimmon trees, and is traditionally worn by elderly men. Three arc-shaped copper pieces ( oxyded) of varying sizes are attached to the wooden base. The lower edge is adorned with various decorative elements considered beautiful.
Bijoux

Ornement de poitrine masculin – Tribu Yami

Pair of women’s legging from the Ami tribe, made of pink cotton fabric with orange and black stripes, sewn with ten rows of small bells. The bottom of each piece is adorned with green woolen knots. Such ankle ornaments were worn by women during ceremonies and festivals. This pair is estimated to date from the 1950s.
Vêtement

Jambières féminines de la tribu Ami

Female headgear called ragat, traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions.
Coiffe

Yami tribe Celebration female Hat "Ragat"

Paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island)
Divers

Rame d’aviron – Tribu Yami – Île des Orchidées

Ceremonial paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island), carved with the deity Magamaog and two fish.
Divers

Rame sculptée de la tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

‘Ipagan’ Knife and its sheath from the Yami (Tao) tribe. A fine example of the “Ipagan”, a short sword used to exorcise evil spirits but also to harvest. This sword, shorter than the Pararowai model, is notable for having both its handle and sheath carved with wave patterns, triangles, and the figure of the god Magamaog.

Couteau « Ipagan » et son fourreau de la tribu Yami (Tao).

Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe Knife ‘Takkurus’ and carved sheath of the Yami (Tao) tribe, used in rituals to combat evil spirits. This knife is carved on its shealth with geometric patterns

Couteau 'Takkurus' de la tribu Yami

Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe. Knife ‘Takkurus’ and carved sheath of the Yami (Tao) tribe, used in rituals to combat evil spirits. This knife is carved on its shealth with magamaog, the deity and geometric patterns
Couteau

Couteau 'Takkurus' de la tribu Yami

Fisherman’s box from the Yami (Tao) tribe, in a form typical of this culture, carved with the god Magamaog on both sides and the canoe eye on the lid. The lid is tied to the box with a cord to prevent it from being lost at sea.
Boîte

Boite en bois pour accessoires de pêche des tribus Yami

Terracotta statue from the Yami tribe depicting a woman, sculpted directly in the earth in front of the fire and intended to entertain children.
Statue

Statue de la tribu Yami (Tao)

This ancient hat from the Yami- Tao tribes, orchid Island, Taiwan was worn by the female for work in the fields It is named “Varogot”. It is done with coconut palm bark, rotaing, aluminium and feathers for the top decoration..
Coiffe

CHAPEAU DE FEMME DE LA TRIBU YAMI

This ancient hat from the Yami- Tao tribes, orchid Island, Taiwan was worn by the female for work in the fields It is named “Varogot”. It is done with coconut palm bark, rotaing, aluminium and iron for the top decoration..
Coiffe

Chapeau de femme de la tribu Yami

This sword is known as Pararowai, originates from the Yami tribe of Orchid Island Intricately carved with traditional Yami tribal motifs.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Yami « Pararowai »

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