Atayal tribe sword

As is typical of Atayal swords, numerous iron wires secure the sword to the front of the scabbard, which ends in a very distinctive shape and is rounded on the back. No carvings are visible, and the blade is slightly curved—unlike those of the Paiwan tribes, whose blades are straight. The handle of the sword is made of wood and wrapped with iron wire.

Reference

503

Dimensions

Length : 63 cms

Width : 6.5 cms

Depth : 3 cms

Scabbard : 44 cms

Period

Japanese period 1930’s

Source

Ancient Taiwanese collection- Taipei

Material

wood, iron, iron string

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