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Ancestral statue of the Paiwan tribe

Wooden Statue from the Paiwan tribe painted in red, beige, and black, depicting a full-standing ancestor wearing ceremonial clothing and a leather headdress, with a knife at the waist.

Paiwan tribe Ancestor Statue

Paiwan tribe Statue depicting a male ancestor wearing a jacket and a ceremonial hat with huge eagle feather, sign of Valor and Vigor.

Paiwan tribe Ancestor Statue

Tall ancient Paiwan tribe statue of an ancestor wearing a Paiwan dress , a hat - decoration of the hat are missing- and a bead collar.

Carved hundred-pacer snake — Paiwan tribe

This painted snake sculpture frequently found in Paiwan houses holds a spiritual significance comparable to that of the crucifix for Christians.

Ceremonial Tableware from Rukai tribes

Bowl-shaped container with handles, and lid decorated with Rukai figures style. Ceremonial tableware for rice, or taro during banquets .

Rowing-oar – Yami tribes- Orchid island

Paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island)

Carved Paddle from Yami tribes

Ceremonial paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island), carved with the deity Magamaog and two fish.

Puyuma tribe Men’s leg covering

Puyuma tribe Men's leg covering made from two rectangular pieces of fabric. Japanese period . Taiwan

Eave fragment of the Paiwan tribe

Paiwan tribe - Eave fragment carved with a central face surrounded by a sacred snake, and two faces flanked by deer.

Main sacred post “Tomok” from the Yami tribe

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan