Ceremonial Cup (Ragal)
Paiwan people, Taiwan
19th century
Wood
11 3/4″ (h) x 5 1/4″ (w) x 2 1/4″ (d)
The ragal cup would be used for drinking alcohol, particularly during the sealing of an alliance between clans, or during ceremonial occasions.
This is an old and rare example.
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