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Paiwan Knife, also known as "Takits"
Taiwan, 19th century
Steel, wood
Overall length: 58.5 cm (with sheath) - Blade length: 39 cm
Straight, single-edged blade. Wooden handle with a grip, engraved and with a deep patina; one iron ferrule.
Asymmetrical wooden sheath, open at the front, with a serpentine wire. The back is decorated with the viper and engraved with five zoomorphic figures.
This bladed weapon is an emblematic traditional tool of the Paiwan people, an indigenous ethnic group of southern Taiwan. It serves as a weapon of defense, a hunting tool, and a social marker, occupying a central place in their traditional culture.
Good original condition.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 7410
Ref: 4UCFL6Y8GF
| Condition | As is |
| Style | Asian Arts (Swords, Bladed weapons of Asian Arts Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Swords, Bladed weapons 19th century) |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Internal reference | 7410 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 1 Business Day |
| Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
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