Paiwan tribe Sword

Short sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a sheath carved with a standing figure. The side of the sheath is adorned with three sculpted human heads. The sword is made in one piece with the handle, which is wrapped in rattan.

Reference

PA0103

Dimensions

Length : 53 cms
Width : 7 cms
Scabbard : 41 cms

Period

Circa 1930

Source

Old Taiwanese collection

Material

Iron, Wood, Rattan

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