the weaver

Posted by j. (taipei, Taiwan) on 25 July 2007 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

before the chinese began immigrating to taiwan in the mid-1600's, 11 aboriginal tribes inhabited the island. the atayal tribe, distributed over northern taiwan, is known for their good hunters (men) and good weavers (women).

two statues - of a man and a woman - are located outside of the place i work in academia sinica.