Archives des 雅美族 - TRIBAL ASIAN ART

雅美族男性胸飾

This half-moon-shaped chest ornament is made from wood chips of mangosteen, wuzhi (five-finger tree), or persimmon trees, and is traditionally worn by elderly men. Three arc-shaped copper pieces ( oxyded) of varying sizes are attached to the wooden base. The lower edge is adorned with various decorative elements considered beautiful.

阿美族女性綁腿

Pair of women’s legging from the Ami tribe, made of pink cotton fabric with orange and black stripes, sewn with ten rows of small bells. The bottom of each piece is adorned with green woolen knots. Such ankle ornaments were worn by women during ceremonies and festivals. This pair is estimated to date from the 1950s.

雅美族女性慶典帽「Ragat」

Female headgear called ragat, traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions.

划船桨－雅美族－兰屿

Paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island)

雅美族雕刻船槳

Ceremonial paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island), carved with the deity Magamaog and two fish.

雅美族的主要聖柱（Tomok）

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan

雅美族的主要聖柱（Tomok）

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan

雅美族的主要聖柱（Tomok）

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan

雅美族的主要聖柱（Tomok）

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan

雅美族（達悟族）「Ipagan」刀及其刀鞘。

‘Ipagan’ Knife and its sheath from the Yami (Tao) tribe. A fine example of the “Ipagan”, a short sword used to exorcise evil spirits but also to harvest. This sword, shorter than the Pararowai model, is notable for having both its handle and sheath carved with wave patterns, triangles, and the figure of the god Magamaog.