A Taiwanese tribal sword from the Rukai tribe.

Very good and complete example , the block on the scabbard with row of 3 faces and one on the other side. Wooden handle with silver details on mother of pearl discs. ( some losses) and blade with asymmetric cutting edge.

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19th century

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Ref: Material culture of the Formosan Aborigines - Chen Chi -Lu

​Taiwan Country and cultural significance - Ificah magazine

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SOLD

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