Paiwan tribe pair of spoon

Pair of Paiwan tribe spoon carved with paiwan figures. Male and Female, probably a couple. I saw sometimes the children offering this kind of couple spoon to their parents as a gift and sign of respect and love. Could be carved by a children or ordered by child to the sculptor of the village .

Reference

PA209

Dimensions

Length : 24.5 cms
Width : 6.6 cms
Depth : 6 cms

Period

1960s

Source

Huang Kai-sheng, Taitung

Material

Wood

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