Palau-Paiwan Spider Symbolism. Ninety-Years Relook (1930-2020)

 


BAI @Palau 2019
zigzag I was told at the time represent shark teeth. 
Shell (round disc) represent money.



Browsing through Zalan recent FB posts, I saw most if not all the indigenous cultural revitalizations were covered in 1930s Japanese reports - including Paiwan's spider symbolism.

I didn't take photos of those 1930s spider pages, but remember seeing them documented in the usual Japanese meticulous and methodological details. 

I was then reminded of Palau BAI symbolism (photo taken in 2019) 


Palau BAI symbolism
Money bird (Red) 
Spider fertility female (Purple)
Rooster power ancient God male (Green)

Then I remember 'Wutai Presbyterian Church', Pingtung County. I see similarities  - but don't know what zigzak represents for the Rukai.



Sinanmam...

'Sina' is a frequent mention in 1930s Japanese reports. Associated with 姓/氏. Family name, Clan name. I think likely Chinese.


Sinahoe - Jhu 朱 Clan (Saisiyat). 1930s report.
Saiyahoru therefore refers to Ta'ai Jhu Clan (people).


Previously on Saisiyat 90 years relook - 

4. Both Saiyahoru (1914) and Sairakis (1935) are synonym of Ta'ai 大隘. HERE. 
Saiyahoru refers to Ta'ai clan (people).
Sairakis refers to  Ta'ai village (place).


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