Archives des Elements d’Architecture - Page 2 of 2 - TRIBAL ASIAN ART

Pilier ancestral de la tribu Rukai (segment)

Segment of Ancestor pillar from the Rukai tribe , Duona village . south Taiwan

Panneau sculpté double face de la tribu Paiwan

Colorful double-sided panel from the Paiwan tribe – Southern Taiwan

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

ancient Paiwan tribe panel carved with a standing man, part of a house partition or used as small doors or shutters – South Taiwan

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

ancient Paiwan tribe panel carved with a standing man, part of a house partition or used as small doors or shutters – South Taiwan

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribes wood Door- 19 century - south Taiwan. Detail

Porte de la tribu Paiwan

PPaiwan tribes wood Door- 19 century - Standing figure and sacred snakes, two on the figure and two on a sides- south Taiwan. detail

Pilier d’ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan

Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe

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.

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.