Paiwan tribe Hunter Sword

Hunting sword from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a snake and a decorative frieze on the front, as well as a stylized standing figure, a human face, and a snake. The side of the scabbard is carved with two faces. The entire piece is painted in red, brown, white, black, and yellow. The paint was likely applied at a later time.

Reference

FC101

Dimensions

Length : 58 cms

Width : 6 cms

Depth : 6 cms

Scabbard : 44 cms

Period

1950/1960

Source

Paiwan tribe family

Material

wood, Iron, Copper, aluminium

Price : 410 USD

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