CEREMONIAL TRAY OF THE PAIWAN TRIBE

Carved with snakes, human faces, and game animals such as deer and wild boar. The snakes symbolize the family’s nobility, the animals represent both an abundant harvest and hunting prowess, while the human faces embody honor, the warrior’s courage, and spiritual power. The tray is topped with a sculpture of a deer, most likely emphasizing the hunting role of the head of the family, and was once painted with yellow, red, and white pigments that have faded over time.

Reference

PA2574

Dimensions

Length : 51 cms

Width : 44 cms

Depth : 3 cms

Period

1950’s

Source

wang cheh sieh, Taitung

Material

wood, pigments

We draw our clients’ attention to the fact that the items offered for sale are antique pieces, sometimes over a hundred years old, which have withstood the passage of time and bear the marks of their past use.
It is therefore entirely normal for these items to show signs of wear, patina, cracks, old repairs, or other alterations related to their history and traditional use. By proceeding with the purchase, the buyer acknowledges having reviewed the condition of the item based on the unretouched photographs provided and accepts its specific characteristics linked to its age.
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