This one of Type of Headdress worn by a woman of the Paiwan during special occasions, such as weddings and harvest ceremonies. The richness of the embroidery and the large number of boar tusks suggest that this headdress was intended for a person of high noble rank within the village.
Reference
PA701
Dimensions
Length : 25 diameter cms
Depth : 13 cms
Period
1950
Source
Old Paiwan family living in Laiyi village
Material
Fabric, pearl, metal, Boar teeth, metal
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