Double wooden cup from Paiwan tribe

Double Millet Wine Cup The double millet wine cup is an essential accessory for the Paiwan people during ceremonies, weddings, hunting rituals, births, and other important events. To toast, participants crouch side by side, each holding one handle of the cup, and drink together. This double cup is not just an ordinary vessel—it symbolizes the joyful moments of tribal life and the unity of the clan. This model features two beautifully carved handles, each depicting an ancestor holding the drinking cup between his thighs. The center of the double cup is carved with four human faces and a decorative frieze. The entire piece is made of natural wood.

Reference

FC205

Dimensions

Length : 54 cms
Width : 9 cms
Depth : 6 cms

Period

1950

Source

Ancient Taiwanese collection- Taipei

Material

wood
Price : 400 USD

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