Tsou leather necklace set

Product Code:
LNS1
Product Name:
Tsou leather necklace set
Artist: Paicu Tiaki'ana
Size: 5.5cm x 4cm (2.25in x 1.5in) x 2, with 20-inch adjustable leather chain
Weight(g): 20

Shipping (EMS): USD$ 10.5
The final shipping charge is based
on the total weight of the order.

Price: USD$ 28.06

Product Description

In Taiwan, many of the tribes, such as the Tsou, have named themselves after the word for “real person” in their native language. Thus, artist Paicu Tiaki’ana emphasizes the “people” of her tribe and their unique features and costumes in her art. For example, this handmade, hand engraved and hand painted leather necklace set depicts a Tsou couple in ceremonial headdresses. Each pendant shows half of a face, and when placed side by side, they form one face with the mouth open in song.

The male pendant shows a headdress decorated with bear fur, feathers and shells. These ornaments could only be worn by a brave and righteous warrior and hunter or a man of high social status.

The female pendant shows the preference for bright colors among Tsou women.

Each leather pendant comes with beaded fringe and 20” adjustable leather strap. These necklaces are sold only in male-female sets, and may not be purchased individually.

Note: Jewelry box not included.

Note: Jewelry box not included. 

 

 

Artist lntroduction

 

Paicu Tiaki’ana is member of the indigenous Tsou tribe from Taiwan. She was born and raised and still lives in Laiji Village in the Alishan (Mt. Ali) area. She is an accomplished singer, having released her first CD of songs written in her native language in 2004. She learned basket weaving skills from her father, one of the tribe’s last traditional rattan weavers. She has also developed woodcarving and leather craft skills, and in her words is working to produce music and art that will pass on the knowledge and unique culture of her tribe.

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