Anthropomorphic Spoon

Paiwan, Taiwan (Formerly Formosa)

Early 20th century

Wood

26cm Tall

Provenance:

Joel Green, San Francisco

The Paiwan are an indigenous group living in modern-day Taiwan, but formerly known as Formosa. Their spoons are reminiscent of Ifugao spoons, but feature more primitive designs. This example features a highly abstracted human head atop a classically shaped Paiwan spoon. The head is unique for featuring a pair of antlers.