Archives des Paiwan tribes - Page 7 of 8 - TRIBAL ASIAN ART

Paiwan tribe Spoon

Old spoon from the Paiwan tribe, tinted with red pigments and depicting an ancestor wearing a ceremonial headdress.

Paiwan tribe Spoon

Old wooden spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a one hundred pace snake at the back and one human head and sacred snake at the front.

Paiwan tribe pair of spoon

Pair of Paiwan tribe spoon carved with paiwan figures.

Paiwan tribe Pillow

Paiwan tribe headrest in wood carved with human head pattern and deer on both side which represent abundant harvest and performance of ability.

Paiwan tribe Sword

Short sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a sheath carved with a standing figure. The side of the sheath is adorned with three sculpted human heads. The sword is made in one piece with the handle, which is wrapped in rattan.

Paiwan tribe Sword

Hunting sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a sheath carved with a scene of a hunter accompanied by his dog shooting at deer. The sides and top of the sheath are covered with brass sheets finely embossed with human head motifs. The sword is made in one piece with the handle, which is wrapped in red-stained rattan.

Paiwan tribe Sword

Paiwan tribe hunting knife with a sheath carved with a standing figure and human faces on the side. The hilt is made of carved wood.

Paiwan tribe Sword

Paiwan tribe ancient sword painted in red, carved with standing figures and humain faces on the side.

Paiwan tribe Ceremonial Sword

Very fine old sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a scabbard carved with multiple human faces. One side is inlaid with three faience circles.

Paiwan tribe ceremonial sword

Paiwan tribe sword with a sheath carved with several standing figure and painted in red.