Paiwan tribe house eave

This part of the eave is carved with a scene depicting warriors drinking millet wine from a double cup — a symbol of unity — after a victory, as evidenced by the severed heads of their enemies. Traces of white pigment remain on certain parts of the scene.

Reference

PAPAHO002

Dimensions

Length : 135 cms

Width : 30 cms

Depth : 4 cms

Period

Japanese period, around 1940

Source

Ancient Taiwanese collection- Taipei

Material

wood, pigments

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