Ethnic Cultures of Asia: Drawing Life from the Sea—The Tao People of Taiwan
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Model of Ship, Second half of 19th–early 20th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
June 24, 2020 (Wed) - July 19, 2020 (Sun)The Tao (Yami) people are an ethnic group living on an island situated off the southeastern coast of Taiwan, called Orchid Island.For the Tao people, the ocean is more than a mere fishing site—it is a sacred place for receiving blessings from the gods. This exhibition celebrates the prayers and wisdom that have grown out of the Tao people’s powerful connection with the sea.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Model of a Fishing Boat | Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan | Second half of 19th–early 20th century | TK-651 | |||
| Highlight | Armor | Taiwan, Taiwan | Second half of 19th–early 20th century | Gift of Mr. Yamato Iwataro TK-3344 | |||
| Highlight | Helmet | Taiwan, Taiwan | Second half of 19th–early 20th century | Gift of Mr. Yamato Iwataro TK-3345 |