Archives des Paiwan tribes - Page 5 of 9 - TRIBAL ASIAN ART

Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe

Paiwan tribe: massive 19th-century ancestral panel measuring over 2.5 meters, depicting a hunter wearing a Paiwan-style hat and holding a knife and a spear at his side. The carvings on his torso suggest he is dressed in a ceremonial vest and the shoulder belt traditionally worn by nobles. Due to its size, this panel was likely the central piece of the house.

Door lintel from the Paiwan tribe

19th-century door lintel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with human heads topped by sacred snakes, along with two standing figures, likely a couple. This Paiwan lintel is painted in black, red, and yellow.

Paiwan tribe old Glass beads collar

Paiwan tribe old Glass beads collar In Paiwan society, ancient and valuable glass beads are treasured as heirlooms or betrothal gifts, symbolizing aristocratic status. These beads are often carefully stored in old pottery jars.

Paiwan tribe Male Headdress

Paiwan tribe: ceremonial men's hat made of velvet, adorned with beadwork forming sacred snakes, and featuring a central rosette decorated with a round shell and boar tusks.

Paiwan Tribe woman ancestor panel

Very beautiful and massive ancestral panel from the Paiwan tribe, dating from the 19th century, carved with a nude female ancestor wearing a headdress formed by two intertwined snakes facing away from each other. A truly remarkable piece.

Ceremonial Paiwan tribe female Headdress

Women's headdress from the Paiwan tribe, made of green, yellow, red, and black beads arranged in geometric patterns, and topped with boar tusks.

Ceremonial Paiwan tribe female Headdress

Women's headdress from the Paiwan tribe, made of green, yellow, red, and black beads arranged in geometric patterns, surrounded by chains and topped with boar tusks.

Set of 3 Paiwan tribe Divination Knives

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.

Paiwan tribe divination box

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

Paiwan tribe box for divination instrument

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.