Archaic ritual cup of a shaman from the Paiwan tribe

This ritual cup, featuring a handle shaped like an animal head—likely that of a deer—is carved on its front with a depiction of a hunter holding a knife. Its sides bear engravings of a deer, a snake, and a wild boar hunting scene. It was intended for use in hunting rituals.

Reference

COPA900

Dimensions

Period

19 th century

Source

Huang Bai-Hsing Taitung

Material

wood

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