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Female chest covering Puyuma tribe . The chest covering is crafted in a diamond shape and features intricate embroidery.
Vêtement

Gilet féminin de poitrine , tribu Puyuma

This beaded skirt from Attayal tribe is a piece of 89 cm long and 42 wide linen woven and embroidered with white shell beads. The white beads are made from giant clams. The Patterns are horizontal and vertical stripes . The upper part ( 14 cm ) is not beaded,
Vêtement

Jupe brodée de perles de la tribu Atayal

Male sleeve jacket from Rukai tribe , Black cotton and embroidered cloth pieces . This long sleeved short jacket is worn by noble men.
Vêtement

Veste courte à manches longues – Tribu Rukai

Panel from the Paiwan tribe depicting an ancestor in ceremonial attire, wearing a headdress adorned with eagle feathers. The panel is painted in red and white.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d’Ancêtre – Tribu Paiwan

Atayal tribe vest made of Linen and colored wool and old mother of pearl buttons. Can be worn by men or women
Vêtement

Veste à manches de la tribu Atayal

Long Atayal tribe sleeveless tunic with an open front and no collar. Made from linen and decorated with dark red wool, its most striking feature lies in the elaborate use of cylindrical clam-shell beads, which are carefully embedded into the fabric in both horizontal and vertical alignments.
Vêtement

Veste de chef orné de perles – tribu Atayal

Typical atayal tribe sword from 1930
Épée

Épée de la tribu Atayal

This ceremonial sword from the Ami tribe, features a scabbard and handle made of horn inlaid with mother-of-pearl, in the pure Ami style.
Épée

Épée cérémonielle de la tribu Ami

Beautiful 19th-century spoon, carved with a standing ancestor figure at the top and a magnificent double-headed serpent on the back. The spoon is stained red. Its size is 42 cm high.
Cuillère

Cuillère tribale Paiwan

Very beautiful celebration sword from the Puyuma tribe, carved with motifs of a dog chasing a deer, a wild boar, and a human figure.
Épée

Épée de célébration de la tribu Puyuma

Pipe from Attayal tribe made of wood and aluminium . Part of wood are paint in silver.
Pipe

Pipe de la tribu Atayal

This linked cup from the Paiwan tribe features a diamond-shaped mouth and a central handle adorned with a carved human head. It is decorated with traditional black and red pigments.
Divers

Double Coupe a boire de la tribu Paiwan

Pair of earrings from the Paiwan tribe, made of orange, yellow, and green beads, ending in six brass chains holding small bells and brass leaves.
Bijoux

Boucles d’oreilles de la tribu Paiwan

Attayal tribe Women's ceremonial robe
Vêtement

Robe de cérémonie pour femme de la tribu Atayal

Female headgear called ragat, traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions.
Coiffe

Yami tribe Celebration female Hat "Ragat"

Painted wooden statue depicting figures performing a ritual dance – Paiwan tribe
Statue

Tribu Paiwan – Statue en bois peint

Wooden Statue from the Paiwan tribe painted in red, beige, and black, depicting a full-standing ancestor wearing ceremonial clothing and a leather headdress, with a knife at the waist.
Statue

Statue ancestrale de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe Statue depicting a male ancestor wearing a jacket and a ceremonial hat with huge eagle feather, sign of Valor and Vigor.
Statue

Statue d’ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan

Tall ancient Paiwan tribe statue of an ancestor wearing a Paiwan dress , a hat - decoration of the hat are missing- and a bead collar.
Statue

Statue d'ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan

This painted snake sculpture frequently found in Paiwan houses holds a spiritual significance comparable to that of the crucifix for Christians.
Divers

Serpent "cent-pas" sculpté — Tribu Paiwan

Bowl-shaped container with handles, and lid decorated with Rukai figures style. Ceremonial tableware for rice, or taro during banquets .
Divers

Vaisselle cérémonielle des tribus Rukai

Paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island)
Divers

Rame d’aviron – Tribu Yami – Île des Orchidées

Ceremonial paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island), carved with the deity Magamaog and two fish.
Divers

Rame sculptée de la tribu Yami

Puyuma tribe Men's leg covering made from two rectangular pieces of fabric. Japanese period . Taiwan
Vêtement

Jambières pour homme de la tribu Puyuma

Paiwan tribe - Eave fragment carved with a central face surrounded by a sacred snake, and two faces flanked by deer.
Elements d’Architecture

Fragment d’avant-toit de la tribu Paiwan

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier principal sacré ( tomok) . Tribu Yami

Ritual scepter of a shaman from the Pingpu tribes- Taiwan
Instrument de divination

Sceptre rituel de sorcier des tribus Pingpu

Ancient mourning shawl of the Paiwan tribe – South Taiwan
Vêtement

Châle de deuil – Tribu Paiwan

Ancient mourning shawl of the Paiwan tribe – South Taiwan
Vêtement

Châle de deuil – Tribu Paiwan

Ancient mourning shawl of the Paiwan tribe – South Taiwan
Vêtement

Châle de deuil – Tribu Paiwan

Ancient mourning shawl of the Paiwan tribe – South Taiwan
Vêtement

Châle de deuil – Tribu Paiwan

Ancient Mouring shawl from the Paiwan tribes- South Taiwan
Vêtement

Châle de deuil – Tribu Paiwan

Sword-holding panel of the Rukai tribe- South Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Panneau porte épées de la tribu Rukai

Sacred pot hermaphrodite type with snake patterns from the Paiwan tribe- South Taiwan
Poterie

Pot sacré de la tribu Paiwan

Sacred pot female type with two handles from the Rukai tribe
Poterie

Pot sacré de la Tribu Rukai

Headrest from Rukai tribe with face and pot patterns - South Taiwan
Oreiller

Appui-tête de la tribu Rukai

Ancient Paiwan tribe pillar , part of the inside partition, carved with human faces and sacred snakes.
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier décoratif de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe house Eave from Majia Township 瑪家鄉 - South Taiwan- Carved with human faces in the Majia style and sacred snakes positioned back to back.
Elements d’Architecture

Avant toit de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe house eave carved with warriors drinking millet wine from a double cup — a symbol of unity — after a victory. Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Avant-toit d’une maison de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient 19 century Paiwan tribe house eave carved with four human faces and three deers, two big and one small in the middle.
Elements d’Architecture

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

Segment of Ancestor pillar from the Rukai tribe , Duona village . south Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier ancestral de la tribu Rukai (segment)

Colorful double-sided panel from the Paiwan tribe – Southern Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Panneau sculpté double face de la tribu Paiwan

ancient Paiwan tribe panel carved with a standing man, part of a house partition or used as small doors or shutters – South Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

ancient Paiwan tribe panel carved with a standing man, part of a house partition or used as small doors or shutters – South Taiwan
Elements d’Architecture

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribes wood Door- 19 century - south Taiwan. Detail
Elements d’Architecture

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

PPaiwan tribes wood Door- 19 century - Standing figure and sacred snakes, two on the figure and two on a sides- south Taiwan. detail
Elements d’Architecture

Porte de la tribu Paiwan

Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a figure wearing a hat adorned with eagle feathers, a symbol of valor. His face is encircled by two snakes merging into one, and flanked by two additional sacred snakes on each side.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d’ancêtre des tribus Paiwan

Old ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a standing warrior, one hand resting on his rifle and the other on the pommel of his sword. He is dressed in ceremonial attire and wears a hat adorned with eagle feathers, a symbol of valor.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d’ancêtre des tribus Paiwan

Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe
Elements d’Architecture

Pilier d’ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient Statue of the Paiwan tribe : A couple holding each other male and female, probably husband and wife.
Statue

Statue ancestrale de la tribu Rukai

Ancestor panel from the Paiwan tribe
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d’ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan – Taïwan

Rare and massive 19th-century Paiwan tribe shamanic ancestor panel, carved with a thick relief depicting a shaman with an oversized head crowned with multiple human faces — symbolizing his responsibility over the tribe’s spiritual and physical well-being.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau ancestral de chaman – Tribu Paiwan

Rare and massive early 19th-century panel from the East Coast Paiwan tribe, carved in the Taimali style. It features a prominent central nose, a stylized face at the top, and another face carved at the bottom — a characteristic design of the Southeastern Paiwan tradition.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d’ancêtre des tribus Paiwan de l’Est (Taimali)

Pair of ancestor panels from the Paiwan tribe, depicting a male and a female figure, both wearing feathered headdresses — symbols of valor and vigor. The panels are inlaid with porcelain circles at the eyes, mouth, and waist, representing the ceremonial belts they wear.
Elements d’Architecture

Pair of panels from the Rukai tribe

Ancient panel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a stylized ancestor wearing a two-headed snake headdress — a symbol of noble lineage — and eagle feathers, representing strength in battle. A deer lies at his feet.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient mortar from the Troukou (Pingpu) tribe, carved with crouching figures, human heads, and hunters carrying game or hunting with bows.
Mortier

Mortier de la tribu Troukou

Ancient granary chest from the Paiwan tribe, used to store millet grains. Richly carved with sacred snakes, human heads, circular motifs, and anthropomorphic figures.
Mortier

Garde manger sculpté de la tribu Paiwan

Small ancient mortar from the Paiwan tribe, richly carved around its circumference with a chain of crouching Paiwan figures.
Mortier

Mortier de sorcier shaman- tribu Paiwan

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Mortier

Mortier de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient Mortar from Attayal tribe. Uncarved as the Attayal tribes are not known for carving wood .
Mortier

Mortier de la tribu Atayal

Paiwan tribe: massive 19th-century ancestral panel measuring over 2.5 meters, depicting a hunter wearing a Paiwan-style hat and holding a knife and a spear at his side. The carvings on his torso suggest he is dressed in a ceremonial vest and the shoulder belt traditionally worn by nobles. Due to its size, this panel was likely the central piece of the house.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d’ancêtre de la tribu Paiwan

19th-century door lintel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with human heads topped by sacred snakes, along with two standing figures, likely a couple. This Paiwan lintel is painted in black, red, and yellow.
Elements d’Architecture

Lin­teau de porte de la tribu Paiwan

19th-century door lintel from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a pair of snakes facing each other and two human faces on either side. This Paiwan panel is heavily eroded and was probably placed above the entrance, exposed to the elements.
Elements d’Architecture

Lin­teau de porte de la tribu Rukai

‘Ipagan’ Knife and its sheath from the Yami (Tao) tribe. A fine example of the “Ipagan”, a short sword used to exorcise evil spirits but also to harvest. This sword, shorter than the Pararowai model, is notable for having both its handle and sheath carved with wave patterns, triangles, and the figure of the god Magamaog.

Couteau « Ipagan » et son fourreau de la tribu Yami (Tao).

Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe Knife ‘Takkurus’ and carved sheath of the Yami (Tao) tribe, used in rituals to combat evil spirits. This knife is carved on its shealth with geometric patterns

Couteau 'Takkurus' de la tribu Yami

Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe. Knife ‘Takkurus’ and carved sheath of the Yami (Tao) tribe, used in rituals to combat evil spirits. This knife is carved on its shealth with magamaog, the deity and geometric patterns
Couteau

Couteau 'Takkurus' de la tribu Yami

Paiwan tribe archaic ritual cup of a shaman carved with a standing hunter at the front, sacred snakes , deer on the lid and a hunter with his dog hunting a wilde animal
Instrument de divination

Coupe archaïque de sorcier de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe old Glass beads collar In Paiwan society, ancient and valuable glass beads are treasured as heirlooms or betrothal gifts, symbolizing aristocratic status. These beads are often carefully stored in old pottery jars.
Bijoux

Collier en ancienne perle de verre de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe: ceremonial men's hat made of velvet, adorned with beadwork forming sacred snakes, and featuring a central rosette decorated with a round shell and boar tusks.
Coiffe

Coiffe de male de la tribu Paiwan

Small knife from the Paiwan tribe with a carved wooden handle. This sheath less knife was mainly used for skinning hunted animals.
Instrument de divination

Couteau de Sorcier de la tribu Paiwan

Bracelet from the Atayal tribe, made of yellow and red beads separated by polished bone bars, strung on a cord.
Bijoux

Bracelet de la tribu Attayal

Fisherman’s box from the Yami (Tao) tribe, in a form typical of this culture, carved with the god Magamaog on both sides and the canoe eye on the lid. The lid is tied to the box with a cord to prevent it from being lost at sea.
Boîte

Boite en bois pour accessoires de pêche des tribus Yami

Wooden belt snuffbox from the Pingpu tribes, decorated with an engraving of a Chinese sage. It features a hinged lid carved from a single piece of wood and a section designed for attachment to the belt.
Boîte

Tabatière de ceinture de la tribu Pingpu

19 century Long men's jacket from the Atayal tribe, entirely woven in red with black and white stripes, and adorned with bone beads along the edges.
Vêtement

Robe sans manches jusqu’aux genoux pour homme de la tribu Atayal

Very beautiful and massive ancestral panel from the Paiwan tribe, dating from the 19th century, carved with a nude female ancestor wearing a headdress formed by two intertwined snakes facing away from each other. A truly remarkable piece.
panneau d'ancêtre

Panneau d'ancêtre féminin de la tribu Paiwan

Terracotta statue from the Yami tribe depicting a woman, sculpted directly in the earth in front of the fire and intended to entertain children.
Statue

Statue de la tribu Yami (Tao)

Women's headdress from the Paiwan tribe, made of green, yellow, red, and black beads arranged in geometric patterns, and topped with boar tusks.
Coiffe

Coiffe féminine cérémonielle de la tribu Paiwan

Women's headdress from the Paiwan tribe, made of green, yellow, red, and black beads arranged in geometric patterns, surrounded by chains and topped with boar tusks.
Coiffe

Coiffe féminine cérémonielle de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient Paiwan tribe wooden Comb carved with two snake on the top
Peigne

Peigne de la tribu Paiwan

Set of three shamanic knifes from the Paiwan tribe, intended for sacred rituals. Painted in red and carved with a human head surmounted by additional heads, it reflects the typical style of Paiwan shamans and healers, who are in charge of the tribe’s physical and spiritual well-being. These shamanic knifes were used to cut herbs, beetle nuts, little animals and each one have a precise function.
Instrument de divination

Ensemble de 3 couteaux de divination de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient shaman box from the Paiwan tribe, stained red, with a sliding lid carved with snakes face. One side is carved with two tattooed hands, while the other features a sun, a pot, and two snakes — depicting the myth of the Paiwan people's origin from the union of a pot and a snake. The sides are inlaid with circular shell ornaments.
Instrument de divination

Boîte de divination de la tribu Puyuma

Paiwan tribe ancient shaman box in wood carved with two designs mirrored of three human head set up on a two heads snake .
Instrument de divination

Boite de divination de la tribu Paiwan

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.
Instrument de divination

Boite pour instrument de divination de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe shaman box features a sliding lid, carved with human heads and painted in red, yellow, white, and black. Standing figure is carved on the other sides.
Instrument de divination

Boîte de divination de la tribu Puyuma

Paiwan tribe ancient wood spoon carved with a standing picture of warrior with a two-headed snake encircling the head of the upper figure. Some red tint remains.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Spoon from Paiwan tribes - Taïwan
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two standing figures, one above the other.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Shaman box from Paiwan tribe -Taiwan . Fully carved and paint in red .
Instrument de divination

Boite de Shaman pour instrument de divination-Tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe pipe bowl carved with a human face.
Pipe

Pipe de la tribu Paiwan

Very fine pipe from the Paiwan tribe, carved on both sides with human faces representing Paiwan warriors. The interior of the bowl is lined with aluminum.
Pipe

Pipe de la tribu Paiwan

Small shamanic knife from the Paiwan tribe, intended for sacred rituals. Painted in red and carved with a human head surmounted by additional heads, it reflects the typical style of Paiwan shamans and healers, who are in charge of the tribe’s physical and spiritual well-being.
Instrument de divination

Couteau de divination de la tribu Paiwan

This ancient hat from the Yami- Tao tribes, orchid Island, Taiwan was worn by the female for work in the fields It is named “Varogot”. It is done with coconut palm bark, rotaing, aluminium and feathers for the top decoration..
Coiffe

CHAPEAU DE FEMME DE LA TRIBU YAMI

This ancient hat from the Yami- Tao tribes, orchid Island, Taiwan was worn by the female for work in the fields It is named “Varogot”. It is done with coconut palm bark, rotaing, aluminium and iron for the top decoration..
Coiffe

Chapeau de femme de la tribu Yami

Very ancient fine pipe made of precious wood from the Paiwan tribe, carved with human faces representing a Paiwan warriors on the front and the back.
Pipe

Pipe de la tribu Paiwan

Very fine pipe made of precious wood from the Paiwan tribe, carved with human faces representing a Paiwan warrior and a stylised deer. The bottom is carved in a deer hoof shape.
Pipe

Pipe de la tribu Paiwan

Old wooden spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a standing figure .
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Old wooden spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a standing figure and a deer at its feet.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Old spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with two full-length standing figures, one above the other.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Old spoon from the Paiwan tribe, tinted with red pigments and depicting an ancestor wearing a ceremonial headdress.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Old wooden spoon from the Paiwan tribe, carved with a one hundred pace snake at the back and one human head and sacred snake at the front.
Cuillère

Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Pair of Paiwan tribe spoon carved with paiwan figures.
Cuillère

Paire de Cuillère de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe headrest in wood carved with human head pattern and deer on both side which represent abundant harvest and performance of ability.
Oreiller

Repose tète de la tribu Paiwan

Sword of the Pingpu tribes (plains aborigines), featuring typical Pingpu style: floral painted design on the back of the scabbard; sword hilt forged in one piece with the blade, without separate assembly and attayal tribe influence on design.
Épée

Épée des tribus Pingpu - Aborigènes des plaines

Ancient ceremonial long sword from the Rukai tribe. The back of the sheath is painted red and inlaid with finely engraved snakes in brass sheet. The top is also covered with an engraved brass plate. The very long blade of this Rukai sword features a handle in the Rukai style, decorated with small flower-shaped motifs and aluminum wire. The guard of the sword is made from a Japanese coin.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Rukai

Rukai tribe short knife worn in complement of the sword . sheath red painted
Couteau

Couteau de la tribu Rukai

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.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Paiwan

Hunting sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a sheath carved with a scene of a hunter accompanied by his dog shooting at deer. The sides and top of the sheath are covered with brass sheets finely embossed with human head motifs. The sword is made in one piece with the handle, which is wrapped in red-stained rattan.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe hunting knife with a sheath carved with a standing figure and human faces on the side. The hilt is made of carved wood.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe ancient sword painted in red, carved with standing figures and humain faces on the side.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient Puyuma tribe sword painted in red
Épée

Épée de la tribu Puyuma

Very fine old sword from the Paiwan tribe, with a scabbard carved with multiple human faces. One side is inlaid with three faience circles.
Épée

Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe sword with a sheath carved with several standing figure and painted in red.
Épée

Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe hunting knife with a sheath carved with a standing figure and painted in red. The blade and handle are forged as one piece, with the grip wrapped in rattan for protection.
Couteau

Couteau de chasse de la tribu Paiwan

Very fine ceremonial sword from the Paiwan tribe, featuring a sheath carved with full-standing ancestral figures and a handle tinted with red pigment. The sides are carved with human faces.
Épée

Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan

Very fine sword from the Paiwan tribe, carved with the sacred snake and human faces along the sides. The hilt features a full-length standing figure.
Épée

Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan

Unusual old knife from the Paiwan tribe, carved with sacred snakes, hundred pace sacred snake patterns, and featuring a old bone handle with a great patina .
Épée

Dague atypique de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe sword with a sheath carved with a standing figure and human faces on the side, peint in red. The hilt is made of carved wood.
Épée

Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe statue, probably carved for little girl or boy as toy.
Statue

Statue de la tribu Paiwan

Exceptional and rare Taiwan ceremonial sword. Probably early 19th century. Paint with red pigments.
Épée

Exceptionnelle Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe ceremonial sword ( southern Paiwan Vuculj )This very beautiful and rare ceremonial sword is carved in a style typical of the southern paiwan (Vuculj).
Épée

Épée de cérémonie de la tribu Paiwan ( Sud Paiwan Vuculj)

bronze-Sacred knife handle - Paiwan tribe - Taiwan
Instrument de divination

Poignée de couteau sacré. Tribu Paiwan

Puyuma tribe Powder horn inlead with mother-of-pearl in triangular patterns reflecting the distinctive style of the Puyuma tribes.
poire a poudre

Poire a poudre de la tribu Puyuma

Old shaman’s box – Puyuma tribe – inlaid with mother-of-pearl in triangular patterns, reflecting the distinctive style of the Puyuma tribes. The box is also decorated with embedded old coins.
Instrument de divination

Boîte de shaman de la tribu Puyuma

Paiwan tribe Shaman box with a sliding lid topped with carved faces, painted with red pigments, featuring full-length figures and the sacred snake, and decorated with mother-of-pearl.
Instrument de divination

Boîte de shaman de la tribu Paiwan

Paiwan tribe wooden Box paint with red pigments with geometrical patterns.
Boîte

Boite en bois de la tribu Paiwan

Ancient Pingpu Tribes wooden box with a sliding lid carved with the typical Pingpu tribe flower pattern and paint with red and black pigments.
Boîte

Boite en bois de la tribu Pingpu

Shaman Bamboo case from the Paiwan tribe carved with geometrics patterns and tint with red pigments.
Instrument de divination

Etui en Bambou de Shaman . Tribu Paiwan

This sword is known as Pararowai, originates from the Yami tribe of Orchid Island Intricately carved with traditional Yami tribal motifs.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Yami « Pararowai »

This great sword from the Paiwan tribe is decorated with embossed brass engraved with faces on the front and the side while the back is carved with three characters in the pure Paiwan style.
Épée

Épée de la tribu Paiwan

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