Life of the Ainu People
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Coat, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (On exhibit through April 16, 2006)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
March 21, 2006 (Tue) - May 28, 2006 (Sun)Introduces crafts of the Ainu people made through their everyday tasks, such as textiles and hunting tools. Also displays models of boats and dogsleds.
Exhibit includes:
Coat, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (On exhibit through April 16, 2006)
Makiri Knife Mounting, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century
Backstrap Loom, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Transferred from the Agency for International Expositions)
Quiver and Arrows, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Transferred from the Agency for International Exposition)
Model of Dugout Canoe/Boat, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of the Hokkaido Administration Office)
Model of Sleigh, Sakhalin Ainu, 19th century (Gift of the Hokkaido Administration Office)