Rare pre-1900 Paiwan club

[Ian]

Originally Posted by drac2k

Real old Formosan edged weapons are rare and very desirable, however I can not even imagine the rarity of one of their clubs;this is the first one that I've seen!
Congratulations on a wonderful piece!

Thanks drac. Yes, a very rare piece as you note. The edged weapons of the Taiwan native groups have become increasingly difficult to find and the prices for them have gone through the roof. I have maybe a half dozen, mostly Atayal, and one Paiwan traditional sword. I sold a few several years ago to avid collectors, and have not been able to replace them.

[drac2k]

And so it goes;how many times have we sold something that we lament for years afterwards,lol? I'm sure that there must be some type of medical term for that condition.

[Sajen]

I sold all my three Paiwan and the only Rukai swords I've owned before in need of money when I bought a house. And much too cheap in today's view like Ian already mentioned.
Things come and go, that's life!

But you can be happy to have a much rarer item in your hands now!