Sword-hanging Panel from the Rukai tribe

This sword-hanging panel from the Rukai tribe is one of the rare examples of a panel used for purposes other than religious worship, partitioning, or beam support. It was most often placed near the entrance to be easily seen, and ceremonial family swords were hung on it. Displaying beautiful ceremonial swords was also a way to assert one’s social status and noble heritage.

Reference

PARU 136

Dimensions

Length : 159 cms

Width : 50 cms

Depth : 4 cms

Period

Japanese period, around 1930

Source

Zan-Biao Lin, Hualien

Material

wood

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