Two Atayal knives from Taiwan/Formosa

majacobson · 1st September 2022, 10:22 PM

Recently procured this knife even without knowing its complete story. From an estate of an anthropologist who was on Orchid Island in 1937 and attributed as Yami (Tao), but not similar to any knives that I have seen associated with that tribe.

One potential idea is that it is from Philippines but transported to Orchid Island. He was also in Japan, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.

What do you all think: Yami? Atayal? Batanes/Igorot? Naga?

Any help appreciated.

1st September 2022, 10:22 PM	#18
majacobson Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 5	Mystery knife Recently procured this knife even without knowing its complete story. From an estate of an anthropologist who was on Orchid Island in 1937 and attributed as Yami (Tao), but not similar to any knives that I have seen associated with that tribe. One potential idea is that it is from Philippines but transported to Orchid Island. He was also in Japan, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. What do you all think: Yami? Atayal? Batanes/Igorot? Naga? Any help appreciated. Attached Images