Ancestor pillar from the Rukai tribe ( segment)

This pillar from the Rukai tribe, probably collected in the village of Duona, originally measured 180 cm. It was one of the exterior posts used to support the roof beam. Only 82 centimeters have been preserved, the rest likely being too damaged. The two carved heads were the only decorated part of this pillar.

Reference

PAPA819

Dimensions

Length : 82 cms

Width : 28 cms

Depth : 7 cms

Period

19 th century

Source

Huang Bai-Hsing Taitung

Material

wood, pigments

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