Ancestor Panel from the Paiwan tribes

This panel, carved from very dense wood, depicts a noble ancestor of indeterminate gender. Both arms are crossed over the chest, with the hands resting on the two heads of a serpent encircling the face. The figure wears a hat adorned with eagle feathers, a symbol of martial valor and physical strength. Two additional serpents coil around the body.

Reference

PAPA137

Dimensions

Length : 167 cms

Width : 47 cms

Depth : 4 cms

Period

Japanese period, around 1930

Source

Mr Huang, Taipei

Material

wood

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