Paiwan tribe box for divination instrument

Paiwan tribe shaman box carved with a human head Wearing a two-headed snake as a headdress and other one on his neck. The edge of the shaman’s box is studded with upholstery nails. This box for divination instruments was displayed from December 2007 to September 2008 at the Shisanhang prehistory museum in Taipei county during a special exhibition dedicated to the Paiwan culture. Present on the catalog of the exhibition .( ISBN: 978-986-01-2764-5)

Reference

PA0702

Dimensions

Period

early 20 th century

Source

Yang grevot collection

Material

Wood, Mother in pearl buttons, brass

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