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Yami (Tao) / Wooden Toy Boat

Not only the males of the Yami (Tao) create clay dolls for entertainment, but also carve wood. The Wooden dolls have both entertainment and practice meanings. The high technique of Yami (Tao) wood carving can be proved by their beautiful boat ornament.

 

 

 

Department of Anthropology
National Taiwan University