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Sponsor Organization:
Council of Indigenous Peoples,Executive Yuan

Assistance Organization:
Spring Pond Cultural Co., Ltd.

Weaving	Hsiu-Mei Wu	Hsiang-Hsiang Yang	Shu-Li Lin	Hui-Mei Yang
	Chun-Lin Peng	Yuli Lien (Yuli Taki)	Ai-Chun Hsiao
Wooden Carving	Hsin-Yi Lin	Jian-Zao Chen	Te-Shu Ho
	Fu-Guei Kao	Jung-Sheng Yang
Beads	Yu-Ling Wu
Weaving of bamboo or acorn	Lai-Yin Ruan
Pottery	Ching-Long Shih	Cheng-Shan Mai
Leather Carving	Hsiu-Lan Shih Weng	Jheng-Sheng Jhuang	Hsiu-Mei Lu
Dye	Chih-Cheng Feng
Compound Materials	Chi-Jung Hung	Shu-Fang Chiu

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Hsiu-Mei Wu Amis 1968.2.8

Artist's Resume	Ms. Wu operated a wedding clothe shop in 1991 and taught weaving in Shou Feng village in 1998. In 2000, Ms. Wu was awarded the first prize in a clothe-design contest held by Hualien county. At the same time, she founded her workshop called “Amis.” In 2002 and 2003, Ms. Wu taught weaving in Ji Qi village. She joined an aboriginal costume show in International Driftwood Exhibition. .
About the artwork	Perfect Beauty
Material	Cotton, synthetic fiber, and cotton thread with imitated leather
Description	By the brightness of fiber, I demonstrated another style of traditional weaving in Amis tribe. The look of the bag, to which the fringe attached, is fashionable and also reveals the spirit of weaving by Amis women.

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Hsiang-Hsiang Yang Amis 1963.1.20

Artist's Resume	1994 Graduated from Taiwanese Third Instructor Course held by Japanese Patchwork Co. ,Ltd.. 1995 Graduated from Specialty Course held by Japanese Patchwork Co. ,Ltd.. 1996 Graduated from Specialty in Sewing Course held by Japanese Patchwork Co. ,Ltd.. 1998 Graduated from Taiwanese Fourth Instructor Course held by Japanese Patchwork Co. ,Ltd.. 2000 Awarded the first prize in north area in Aboriginal Handicrafts Designing Contest held by Indigenous People Commission ,Taipei City Government. 2001 Reported by Eastern Television.The instructor in the program about Patchwork in Public Television.Instructor in many local farmers' Associations in Taipei as well as in some community developing associations and women groups.
About the artwork	Heritage Through Dancing
Material	Cloth
Description	The young girl is dancing and expresses her confidence belonging to Amis . Dancing in such a calm forest represents deep peace in her mind and expectation for the future.

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Shu-Li Lin Yang A daughter-in-law of Atayal 1968.12.1

Artist's Resume	Ms. Lin has weaved and run a workshop of weaving and dying for 12 years.She has taken part in many related lectures and trainings . Ms. Lin was awarded the third prize in the weaving contest held by Taichung County Cultural Center and acquired recognition for her innovative clothe designs in the aboriginal handicraft contest organized by the Council of Indigenous People.
About the artwork	Set of Stationery
Material	Cotton ,linen ,and thread
Description	The set of stationery includes a notebook, a bookmark, a lucky bag, a pencil box, etc. The lozenge shape set of the stationery is commonly seen in Taiya tribe. The lozenge shape symbolizes the eyes of a protecting God, in which tribesmen believe. The set of stationery combines traditional design with a modern application.

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Hui-Mei Yang Amis 1963.3.27

Artist's Resume	Ms. Yang now works for MackayMemorialHospital, Taitung Branch. She also owns a workshop concentrating on weaving. She teaches weaving at the TaitungSocialWelfareCenter. In 2003, Ms. Yang was awarded third prize for weaving in the contest of National Aboriginal Handicraft Products.
About the artwork	Natural Voice
Material	leather rope, fruits and beans
Description	In contrast to the colorful style of Amis art, I try to express modesty, which is the other side of Amis. These beans, the accessories of the bag, bumping against each other, make marvelous sounds. With this bag in hand, you can hear the voice of nature.

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Ai-Chun Hsiao Paiwan 1944.6.21

Artist's Resume	Miss Xiao is a private tutor and accepts commissions of her works.
About the artwork	Children Under the Sun
Material	bead, flax, coins
Description	In the Paiwan tribe, only the chieftain can have this totem on his traditional clothes. It’s a rule for the chieftain to be dressed in such clothes only at important ceremonies presided over by himself. In activities held by common tribesmen, the chieftain should wear other noble clothes. The Japanese coins are symbols of wealth.

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Jian-Zao Chen Amis 1956.1.20

Artist's Resume	1999 Selection to Taiwan art woodcarving contest (in Miaoli)1999 Awarded special distinction at Taiwan aboriginal art contest(in Pingtung)1999 1st prize at Taiwan Aboriginal woodcarving Skills competition(in Tainan) 2003 Awarded 3rd prize of plane design and 3D design at Taiwan Aboriginal woodcarving Arts competition
About the artwork	Tenacious
Material	Taiwan camphor wood
Description	The Amis tribe emphasizes the role of mothers .They are a symbol of the origin of the tribe and carry out their burdens without complaint .In present day many tribes limit the mothers’ role to breeding and nurturing only .Who can understand the suffering a mother endures and treat her with filial piety ?

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Chun-Lin Peng Rukai 1965.01.13

Artist's Resume	Instructor of weaving course in secondary schools 2000-2003 Special distinction in the Craft Design Contest by Taiwan Provincial Handicraft Research Institute 2000 special recipient of commodities creation contest by Taiwan Provincial Handicraft Research Institute 1999 Seventh place in the Craft Design Contest by Taiwan Provincial Handicraft Research Institute 1997 Won 1st prize in the Taiwan weaving contest
About the artwork	Clothes
Material	Flannelette, hemp, knitted thread, silver pieces
Description	I utilize the wisdom of my ancestors--embroidered textile and sketch—and apply it to the design of this cushion , tissue set, and tablecloth .The design communicates many deep feelings and sentiments; I hope everyone can come to understand and appreciate our weaving culture.

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Yuli Lien (Yuli Taki) Atayal 1963.7.9

Artist's Resume	www.yulitaki.com.tw Yuli ,Taki taught beading at the AboriginalHandicraftCenter, Executive Yuan during 2001 and 2002. She was a traditional handicraft instructor at TamkangSenior High School between 2001 and 2004 and also taught weaving in many elementary schools between 2000 and 2003. Yuli ,Taki was dispatched by the government to America and Canada as an instructor of traditional handicraft.
About the artwork	Urge from Ancestor
Material	Ramie and oxhide
Description	I combined traditional culture with modern technology. The traditional totem—Dowriq Utux—is the spirit of these works. The material used is one hundred-percent natural flax . These works are waterproof and improvedby 100% cow leather, strengthening the durability and quality.

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Hsin-Yi Lin Paiwan 1953.7.25

Artist's Resume	1998 Honored recipient of woodcarving—big mountain pig, now collected at PingtungProvincialCulturalCenter 1999 First prize of woodcarving—portraits of uncle and aunt, now collected at PingtungProvincialCulturalCenter
About the artwork	Descendants of Hundred-Pace Viper
Material	Camphor wood
Description	There is a tale that two eggs were put in an earthen jar , hatched by hundred-pace viper, and a boy and a girl were born. Then they married and bred around Ta Wu mountain. Therefore, Paiwan indigenes called themselves descendants of a hundred-pace viper. This craft portrays the lines of snakes, men and women in chieftaincy and etc. There are forefathers, older people, youth and children showing different faces of generations and a complete social nationality.

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Te-Shu Ho Amis 1953.02.28

Artist's Resume	Since 1999,Mr. Ho had been engaged in the field of wooden carving. He also teached wooden carving in Chung Yuan Christian University,Guang Hua Elementary School ,Luo Fu Elementary School ,San Guanng Elementary School ,Xia Yun Elementary School and community schools. Winner in the First Aboriginal Artifact Contest selected by China Motor Co---”nick by age”
About the artwork	Warrior
Material	Borneol wood
Description	After watching a program about the Wushe incident on television ,I recalled Japanese aggression in 1930.In the past ,there were defenses set up in a tribe so as to frighten enemies .The intimidation method was to cut the heads off enemies in order to warn others .If a tribesman was brave and possessed outstanding abilities ,he was regarded as a hero.

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Fu-Guei Kao Paiwan 1948.9.27

Artist's Resume	◆instructor of woodcarving course by Aboriginal Art Skill Group, Executive Yuan ◆person in charge of Cheng Si Craftsmanship ◆teacher of woodcarving, bamboo weaving, leather painting in secondary school and communities.
About the artwork	Treasure Pot
Material	unusual wood
Description	This pot represents noble family status in the Paiwan culture. There is a traditional story that a pot in the house of a noble family began to expand day by day ,as if it were pregnant. No one knew why .Then one day, the sound of a baby crying came from inside the pot. The Sun shined on the pot and broke it ,and the baby appeared. The natives thanked God and named the boy “ Son of Sun”.

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Jung-Sheng Yang Tsou 1976.5.59

Artist's Resume	Mr.Yang started to cerate works form 1999 . Recently ,he created with compound materials.
About the artwork	King's Throne
Material	Camphor Tree
Description	I try to make art applicable to life with the expression of tribal totem .I also produce furniture with traditional totem.

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Yu-Ling Wu Paiwan 1971.3.24

Artist's Resume	Mr.Yang started to cerate works form 1999 . Recently ,he created with compound materials. She also taught bead design at KaohsiungUniversity .She is currently in charge of bead design at a workshop.
About the artwork	Aluaiy’s Dowry
Material	bead, animal bones, silver decorations, agates, and cotton thread
Description	Aluaiy's dowry is made traditionally with a modern design, standing for the noble heritage and beauty. The artwork not only matches the fashionable trend but also covey nobleness and beauty to people..

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Lai-Yin Ruan Paiwan 1957.7.12

Artist's Resume	Founded her own weaving studio ,Ms.Ruan has 25 years weaving experience.Joined exhibitions at Taipei Trade Center and schools .Appointed as an instructor in communities and elementary schools .Judge in aborigines’ weaving contest by Pingtung country.
About the artwork	Baby cradles
Material	Yue tao leaves And plastic webbing
Description	Following the weaving style at Paiwan, I mix traditionally used yue tao leaves with modern plastic webbing when designing cradles. These two types of material (yue tao leaves and plastic webbing) are comfortable for the baby because of ventilation and make cradles easier to carry.

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Ching-Long Shih Thao 1955.12.15

Artist's Resume	The artist graduated from the Department of Commerce and International Trade of Taiwan University. He’s currently the president of a trading company and curator of the Sun-Moon Lake Aboriginal Handicraft Gallery. He is devoted to developing and manufacturing of various products for daily use, with elements of Taiwan’s aboriginal culture.
About the artwork	Taiwan Aboriginal Totem Ceramics Wall Hangs
Material	Pottery and porcelain , wood, linen, weaved cloth
Description	The aboriginal totem was designed by the artist . The production was outsourced. The ingenious conception of the artist made the art piece not only useful in life but also artistic. Price varies for domestic and international markets. The art piece can be used as a pot, cup, plate, home decoration, gift, etc.

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Cheng-Shan Mai Rukai 1948.1.12

Artist's Resume	TMr. Mai has devoted himself to pottery for 8 years. He held a local art exhibition in Tai Tong county from 1995 to 1997. He had his own artwork show in the TaiTongCulturalCenter and at TaiTongAirport in 1996.He is currently the owner of La Wan workshop.
About the artwork	Three Treasures of Paiwan Tribe
Material	Porcelain’s clay, glaze
Description	I used clay to produce the work with bare hands. The three treasures of Paiwan tribe displayed are typical aboriginal totems and colors.

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Hsiu-Lan Shih Weng Tsou 1960.6.1

Artist's Resume	1999 sale in “Leather Collection of Aboriginal Women Growth Association in Kaohsiung‘” 2000 graduated from the leather lecture held byCouncil of Indigenous People ,Executive Yuan. 2000-2003 sale in Taitong Hotel , KaohsiungInternationalAirport and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi. Teach leather carving in elementary school in Kaohsiung county. Be recognized in the craftworks contest held by Nantou RenAivillage . 2003 join aboriginal crafts international fair in Taipei Trade Show.
About the artwork	Our Tribesmen Were Dancing
Material	Oxhide
Description	There are Tsou tribesmen and fire in the center of the picture. Fire symbols the spirit of the Tsou tribe. When the fire rose, our tribesmen would hold hands to dance and sing, uniting with one another harmoniously. This artwork is a complete manifestation of the Tsou tribe’s culture.

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Jheng-Sheng Jhuang Tsou 1978.11.3

Artist's Resume	Mr. Zhuang has been studying leather carving since 1995.
About the artwork	The Glory of Tribe
Material	leather
Description	I tried to carve out totems of every tribe on leather.

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Hsiu-Mei Lu Rukai 1964.9.19

Artist's Resume	1998Established workshop 2003Invited to exhibit the creations at ExecutiveYuanCulturalPark, Taipei Railroad station, “Taiwanese Shop” and Aboriginal International Exhibition 2002appointed as lecturer at KaohsiungSecondary School Instructor of aboriginal artifacts DIY courses—glossy ball, leather carving and embroidery
About the artwork	Falling in Love with Lily
Material	leather
Description	Lily symbolized pureness and simple of a girl in Rukai Tribe .Glossy ball, ceramic pot and bronze sword are so called three Rukai treasures. And these three treasures had been respected as the emblems of noble class in tradition. So, the ceramic pot inside this artifact is one of the treasures.

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Chih-Cheng Feng Rukai 1959.5.18

Artist's Resume	1992 Champion and Outstanding at the First Taiwan Aboriginal Art Festival plane craft 2001 Champion at contest of package andmarketing by Pingtung Country Representative for artwork interchange exhibition in 2001 and 2002 2004 newly appointed instructor of ceramics in TaiwuSecondary School Presently an instructor of batik printing at the OceanUniversity for Nationalities Also an instructor of ceramics at MjjhSecondary School, Pingtung Country for 6 years
About the artwork	Wax printing on lamp sets—legend of ancestral spirit
Material	Lampshade: wax ,dyestuff ;frame of lamp:PVC
Description	Warrior Le-Ge-Ya told a lot of stories about the Paiwan-form the origin of the history of the ancestral spirit .He told beautiful legends about the bravery and wisdom of the ancestors .The simple frame of this lamp draws the viewers’ attention to the printed fabric .This piece harmonizes the tradition and culture of indigenous peoples with modern style and fashion.

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Shu-Fang Chiu Atayal 1959.03.25

Artist's Resume	November, 2001, selected for a paper clay craft exhibition at the CKS Memorial Hall. March, 2002, selected for exhibitions at the Taichung Culture and Art Hall and Miaoli County Cultural Bureau. April, 2003, held an individual exhibition at the Taipei Ketagalan Gallery, and selected for Aborigines Exhibition at the TaipeiWorldTradeCenter. The artist is currently a pottery instructor for many elementary and junior high school and has taught culture and art classes at a few civic associations.
About the artwork	Lubuw for Marriage Vow
Material	paper clay
Description	The Lubuw (bamboo harmonica) is the most unique instrument of Atayal tribe. Although there are different ways of playing the harmonica, Atayal has their unique design for the musiceal instrument. This carving expresses the feeling of a couple who are in love. Men will play the instrument to bare their heart to their beloved. Girls will also play for the warrior they are in love with .The Lubuw is regarded as a sentimental gift at weddings.

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Chi-Jung Hung Rukai 1970.04.13

Artist's Resume	2000, won the outstanding prize of Taitung County Craftsmen Contest 2001, won the third prize of the ninth Taiwan Handicraft Design Contest 2002, won the third prize of the tenth Taiwan Handicraft Design Contest and selected in the seventh Dadun Craft Exhibitions 2003, selected for Taitung Handicraft Exhibition in the Presidential Office, won the eleventh Taiwan Handicraft Design Contest The artist is also an instructor of daily life handicraft in NandaoCommunity College.
About the artwork	Still a Hunter
Material	The five cereals ,seeds , and resin (for anticorrosion purpose)
Description	Hunters and the nature are in coexistence. Hunters are not daunted by the ever-changing forests and mountains , but the civilization took away the hunter’s motive to continue hunting. The lance became a cane to support the body. But, while without a hunting field, hunters still have to be brave enough to live on in today’s society.

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