Ami tribe ceremonial Sword

This ceremonial sword from the Ami tribe, located on the Pacific coast of Taiwan in the seaside plains (Hualien), features a scabbard and handle made of horn inlaid with mother-of-pearl, in the pure Ami style. However, there is a clear influence from the neighboring Puyuma tribe in the way the scabbard ends, reminiscent of Paiwan swords. The blade shape also reflects Paiwan influence, being straight. This type of horn-inlaid sword is extremely rare.

Reference

AM100

Dimensions

Length : 62 cms

Width : 5.5 cms

Depth : 3 cms

Scabbard : 45 cms

Period

1950

Source

Huang Bai-Hsing Taitung

Material

Mother of pearl, corn, iron, string

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