Paiwan tribe Shaman Mortar

Fine example of a small mortar used by a Paiwan tribe shaman to crush herbs and medicinal wood for the preparation of medicine. The mortar is encircled by identical male figures, all squatting with their arms resting on their ankles and wearing traditional headdresses.

Reference

MOPA709

Dimensions

Length : 24 cms

Width : 23 cms

Depth : 23 cms

Period

1930′

Source

Zan-Biao Lin

Material

wood

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