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排湾族占卜用刀三件组

Set of three shamanic knifes from the Paiwan tribe, intended for sacred rituals. Painted in red and carved with a human head surmounted by additional heads, it reflects the typical style of Paiwan shamans and healers, who are in charge of the tribe’s physical and spiritual well-being. These shamanic knifes were used to cut herbs, beetle nuts, little animals and each one have a precise function.

排湾族占卜盒

Paiwan tribe ancient shaman box in wood carved with two designs mirrored of three human head set up on a two heads snake .

排湾族占卜盒

Paiwan tribe shaman box carved with a human head Wearing a two-headed snake as a headdress and other one on his neck. The edge of the shaman's box is studded with upholstery nails.

排湾族汤匙

Paiwan tribe ancient wood spoon carved with a standing picture of warrior with a two-headed snake encircling the head of the upper figure. Some red tint remains.

排湾族汤匙

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.

排湾族汤匙

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.

排湾族汤匙

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.

排湾族汤匙

Spoon from Paiwan tribes - Taïwan

排湾族汤匙

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.

排湾族萨满用的占卜器具盒

Shaman box from Paiwan tribe -Taiwan . Fully carved and paint in red .