‘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. Tadao Kano, in his reference book The Yami (1956), classifies three types of Yami knives: the Pararowai—the longest—Ipagan, and Takkurus, which is always worn over the right shoulder using a rattan strap.

Reference

KNTH505

Dimensions

Length : 42 cms

Width : 5 cms

Depth : Blade 25 cms

Scabbard : 29 cms

Period

Japanese period, around 1930

Source

Ancient Taiwanese collection- Taipei

Material

wood, Iron

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