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Atayal tribe sword

Typical atayal tribe sword from 1930

Ami tribe ceremonial Sword

This ceremonial sword from the Ami tribe, features a scabbard and handle made of horn inlaid with mother-of-pearl, in the pure Ami style.

Puyuma tribe Celebration Sword

Very beautiful celebration sword from the Puyuma tribe, carved with motifs of a dog chasing a deer, a wild boar, and a human figure.

Pingpu Tribes ( plain aborigines) Sword

Sword of the Pingpu tribes (plains aborigines), featuring typical Pingpu style: floral painted design on the back of the scabbard; sword hilt forged in one piece with the blade, without separate assembly and attayal tribe influence on design.

Rukai tribe Sword

Ancient ceremonial long sword from the Rukai tribe. The back of the sheath is painted red and inlaid with finely engraved snakes in brass sheet. The top is also covered with an engraved brass plate. The very long blade of this Rukai sword features a handle in the Rukai style, decorated with small flower-shaped motifs and aluminum wire. The guard of the sword is made from a Japanese coin.

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.

Puyuma tribe Sword

Ancient Puyuma tribe sword painted in red