Customs of Taiwan Aboriginal Villages, Twelve Leaves

original: 臺灣番社風俗十二開 (Táiwān Fānshè Fēngsú Shí'èr kāi). The term "Fan" (translated here as "Aboriginal") was historically used by the Qing court to refer to non-Han indigenous peoples. "Twelve Leaves" refers to the twelve double-page spreads that make up the complete album.

B 193

S 11

T 16

TaiwanAn island off the southeast coast of mainland China, Aboriginal VillagesHistorical term for the settlements of indigenous peoples, CustomsTraditional social practices and manners, Twelve LeavesThe physical count of the album's painted spreads

The source material for this page appears to be the exterior of a modern library folder or protective enclosure. The text contains both library cataloging information and titles for ethnographic records.

Customs of Taiwan Aboriginal Villages

original: 臺灣番社風俗 (Táiwān Fānshè Fēngsú). While this title refers to the indigenous peoples of Taiwan, the text and illustrations that follow actually describe the Mo-er-sa people of mainland China's southwest. This suggests the folder may have been repurposed or mislabeled in a library collection.

ORIENTALIA CHINESE V 2123 S11 T16 11465, 4 items 50 original: 4 ge 50 (4個50)

Planting Taro and Traveling by Cart original: 種芋遊車 (Zhòngyù Yóuchē) [Seal]

Brief Account of the Mo-er-sa

original: "沫兒薩略" (Mò'érsà Lüè). The Mo-er-sa (often identified as a subgroup of the Mulao or Miao peoples) reside in the mountainous regions of what is now Guizhou province. "Lüè" indicates this is a summary of their culture.

[Imperial Seal]

This expansive two-page illustration provides a vivid record of the Mo-er-sa people, likely from a Miao Albuman ethnographic genre of the Qing dynasty—known as "Miaoman Tu"—used to document the customs, clothing, and livelihoods of non-Han ethnic groups in the frontier regions. The scene highlights the diverse skills required to master the natural environment of the river and the social bonds that sustain the community through agriculture and local customs.

The Life of the Bank and Stream

The ar... Transcription ends mid-sentence; the following section likely describes the archers and fishermen mentioned in the previous page's continuity note.