Paiwan tribe ceremonial sword

Paiwan tribe sword with a sheath carved with several standing figure and painted in red. It seems that this sword acquired from an aboriginal Paiwan family has been repainted by these former owners.

Reference

PA108

Dimensions

Length : 66 cms
Width : 6 cms
Scabbard : 52 cms

Period

Circa 1970

Source

Tjuvecekadan Paiwan family , Laiyi village

Material

Iron , Wood, Copper, Red pigments, yellow paint

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