Beheading Flute

族群：太魯閣族 Truku

尺寸：(上)4*4*36.2cm (下)3*3*38.2cm

材質：竹 Bamboo

太魯閣族獵首笛以竹子做為主要的材料，上方為吹氣孔，笛身的正面有分三個、四及五個按孔。過去太魯閣族的男子完成出草任務之後，透過吹奏獵首笛的聲音，以引領及安慰被獵者的靈魂，將死者靈魂迎回自己家中保護自己的家族，使被獵者的靈魂成為自己部落的力量，在獵首慶典的儀式中也會吹奏獵首笛，由祭司從部落吹奏歡迎慶祝凱旋歸來的勇士。因此，獵首笛具有其神聖性，必須是獵首者或部落的祭司才能使用，一般人不能隨意吹奏。

The beheading flute is a traditional instrument of the Truku. It is primarily crafted from bamboo, featuring a blowhole on top and three to five holes on the front. In the past, following a successful headhunting mission, Truku men would play the flute to console the spirits of those who were beheaded, guide these spirits back to their tribes, and transform them into a source of power for their communities. During ceremonies of headhunting celebration, the beheading flute would be played by the tribal priest to celebrate the triumphant return of the warriors. Due to its sacred nature, only headhunters or tribal priests are permitted to play the beheading flute, and it is not to be casually played by ordinary individuals.