Paiwan tribe Ceremonial Sword

The ceramic comes from recut and polished electrical pole insulators. Very fine old sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a scabbard carved with multiple human faces. One side is inlaid with three faience circles.

Reference

PA107

Dimensions

Length : 64 cms
Width : 6 cms
Scabbard : 52 cms

Period

Circa 1960

Source

Old Taiwan collection

Material

Iron, wood, ceramic, aluminium

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