Paiwan tribe sword

This great sword from the Paiwan tribe is decorated with embossed brass engraved with faces on the front and the side while the back is carved with three characters in the pure Paiwan style.

Reference

PA0104

Dimensions

Length : 61 cms
Width : 5 cms
Scabbard : 46 cms

Period

Early 20 th

Source

Old Taiwanese collection probably Collected in Chiaping village by Taiwanese administrator.

Material

Wood, iron, brass

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