Model of Fishing Boat, Second half of 19th-early 20th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
April 23, 2019 (Tue) - July 21, 2019 (Sun)
Orchid Island is situated off the southeastern coast of the main island of Taiwan. The ethnic group of Tao (Yami) people, who live on this island, are said to have come across the sea from the northern Philippines. This exhibit presents the prayers and wisdom of the Tao people who have lived together with the sea on their isolated island.
Current exhibit includes:
Model of Fishing Boat, Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan, Second half of 19th-early 20th century
Armor, Taiwan, Second half of 19th–early 20th century (Gift of Mr. Yamato Iwataro)
Helmet, Taiwan, Second half of 19th–early 20th century (Gift of Mr. Yamato Iwataro)