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Female headgear called ragat, traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions.
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Yami tribe Celebration female Hat "Ragat"

Paddle from the Yami tribe (Orchid Island)
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Rowing-oar - Yami tribes- Orchid island

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

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
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Main sacred post "Tomok" from the Yami tribe

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
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Main sacred post "Tomok" from the Yami tribe

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
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Main sacred post "Tomok" from the Yami tribe

Main sacred post 'Tomok" from the Yami tribe- Orchid island- Taiwan
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Main sacred post "Tomok" from the Yami tribe

‘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.
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‘Ipagan’ Knife and its sheath from the Yami (Tao) tribe.

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
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Knife 'Takkurus" Yami tribes

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
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Knife Takkurus of the Yami tribe

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.
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Yami tribes Wooden receptacle for angling tackle

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

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..
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WOMAN HAT FROM THE YAMI TRIBE (TAO) ORCHID ISLAND

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..
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WOMAN HAT FROM THE YAMI TRIBE (TAO) ORCHID ISLAND

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

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