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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.

Linteau de porte de la tribu Rukai

19th-century door lintel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a pair of snakes facing each other and two human faces on either side. This Paiwan panel is heavily eroded and was probably placed above the entrance, exposed to the elements.

Couteau « Ipagan » et son fourreau de la tribu Yami (Tao).

‘Ipagan’ Knife and its sheath from the Yami (Tao) tribe. A fine example of the “Ipagan”, a short sword used to exorcise evil spirits but also to harvest. This sword, shorter than the Pararowai model, is notable for having both its handle and sheath carved with wave patterns, triangles, and the figure of the god Magamaog.

Couteau ‘Takkurus’ de la tribu Yami

Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe Knife ‘Takkurus’ and carved sheath of the Yami (Tao) tribe, used in rituals to combat evil spirits. This knife is carved on its shealth with geometric patterns

Couteau ‘Takkurus’ de la tribu Yami

Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe. Knife ‘Takkurus’ and carved sheath of the Yami (Tao) tribe, used in rituals to combat evil spirits. This knife is carved on its shealth with magamaog, the deity and geometric patterns

Coupe archaïque de sorcier de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe archaic ritual cup of a shaman carved with a standing hunter at the front, sacred snakes , deer on the lid and a hunter with his dog hunting a wilde animal

Collier en ancienne perle de verre de la tribu Paiwan

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.