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Necklace from the Yami tribe in its carved wooden box.

yami tribe necklace for man , in Sīver.

PAIR OF ANCESTOR PANEL FROM PAIWAN TRIBE

Pair of Paiwan Tribe Ancestor Panels, likely from Laiyi, carved with two figures—a male and a female. Their eyes, mouth, nipples, and navel are inlaid with porcelain. Their arms and legs are decorated with tribal motifs suggesting tattoos. Both figures wear hats, and the snakes carved above their heads indicate that they were important members of the nobility.

YAMI TRIBE MALE CHEST ORNAMENT

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.

Bunun Tribe spoon

As all the Bunun people spoon , this one is with simple forms and no decorations but with specific shape. used to eat millet or soup.

Atayal tribe beaded skirt

This beaded skirt from Attayal tribe is a piece of 89 cm long and 42 wide linen woven and embroidered with white shell beads. The white beads are made from giant clams. The Patterns are horizontal and vertical stripes . The upper part ( 14 cm ) is not beaded,

Atayal Tribe Sleeve Jacket

Atayal tribe vest made of Linen and colored wool and old mother of pearl buttons. Can be worn by men or women

Atayal tribe Beaded garment

Long Atayal tribe sleeveless tunic with an open front and no collar. Made from linen and decorated with dark red wool, its most striking feature lies in the elaborate use of cylindrical clam-shell beads, which are carefully embedded into the fabric in both horizontal and vertical alignments.

Paiwan Tribe Powder Flask

Powder flask from the Paiwan tribe, made from a horn sealed at the base with a wooden plug. The lid is made of horn too and is set up inside by a bamboo tube which provide the exact amount of powder.

Rukai Tribe Powder Flask

Powder flask from the Rukai tribe, made from a horn sealed at the base with a wooden plug. the body is carved on 2 sides and tint in red .

Atayal tribe Powder Flask

Attayal tribe horn powder flask with a bamboo lid and no carving on it