Search by Subject
Search by Institution
Knife

This is a short accompanying knife of the Rukai tribe for cutting betel nuts, similar to a dagger. It originally belonged to Laisheng Li of Haocha village, Wutai township. Its hilt has an elliptical cross section and is decorated with matte on the surface. An image of a Hundred-pace Snake is sculpted on the sheath, whose back utilizes iron wires to fix the spade. The protruding wooden piece has four consecutive head patterns carved on the sheath near the hilt.

 

 

Traditional Art and Works of the Paiwan tribe in Pingtung County, Chang Jung Christian University