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Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe

Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe

Shaman ancestor panel – Paiwan tribe

Rare and massive 19th-century Paiwan tribe shamanic ancestor panel, carved with a thick relief depicting a shaman with an oversized head crowned with multiple human faces — symbolizing his responsibility over the tribe’s spiritual and physical well-being.

Eastern Paiwan Tribes ( Taimali) ancestor panel

Rare and massive early 19th-century panel from the East Coast Paiwan tribe, carved in the Taimali style. It features a prominent central nose, a stylized face at the top, and another face carved at the bottom — a characteristic design of the Southeastern Paiwan tradition.

Pair of panels from the Rukai tribe

Pair of ancestor panels from the Paiwan tribe, depicting a male and a female figure, both wearing feathered headdresses — symbols of valor and vigor. The panels are inlaid with porcelain circles at the eyes, mouth, and waist, representing the ceremonial belts they wear.

Panel from the Paiwan tribes

Ancient panel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a stylized ancestor wearing a two-headed snake headdress — a symbol of noble lineage — and eagle feathers, representing strength in battle. A deer lies at his feet.

Mortar of the Truku tribe

Ancient mortar from the Troukou (Pingpu) tribe, carved with crouching figures, human heads, and hunters carrying game or hunting with bows.

Carved pantry of the Paiwan tribe

Ancient granary chest from the Paiwan tribe, used to store millet grains. Richly carved with sacred snakes, human heads, circular motifs, and anthropomorphic figures.

Paiwan tribe Shaman Mortar

Small ancient mortar from the Paiwan tribe, richly carved around its circumference with a chain of crouching Paiwan figures.

Paiwan tribe Mortar

Attayal tribe Mortar

Ancient Mortar from Attayal tribe. Uncarved as the Attayal tribes are not known for carving wood .