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Panneau d’ancêtre des tribus Paiwan de l’Est (Taimali)

Rare and massive early 19th-century panel from the East Coast Paiwan tribe, carved in the Taimali style. It features a prominent central nose, a stylized face at the top, and another face carved at the bottom — a characteristic design of the Southeastern Paiwan tradition.

Paire de panneaux de la tribu Rukai

Pair of ancestor panels from the Paiwan tribe, depicting a male and a female figure, both wearing feathered headdresses — symbols of valor and vigor. The panels are inlaid with porcelain circles at the eyes, mouth, and waist, representing the ceremonial belts they wear.

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient panel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a stylized ancestor wearing a two-headed snake headdress — a symbol of noble lineage — and eagle feathers, representing strength in battle. A deer lies at his feet.

Mortier de la tribu Troukou

Ancient mortar from the Troukou (Pingpu) tribe, carved with crouching figures, human heads, and hunters carrying game or hunting with bows.

Garde manger sculpté de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient granary chest from the Paiwan tribe, used to store millet grains. Richly carved with sacred snakes, human heads, circular motifs, and anthropomorphic figures.

Mortier de sorcier shaman- tribu Paiwan

Small ancient mortar from the Paiwan tribe, richly carved around its circumference with a chain of crouching Paiwan figures.

Mortier de la tribu Paiwan

Mortier de la tribu Atayal

Ancient Mortar from Attayal tribe. Uncarved as the Attayal tribes are not known for carving wood .

Panneau d’ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan

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.

Linteau de porte de la tribu Paiwan

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.