Apron, Cotton, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, on exhibit through February 15, 2009)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
January 6, 2009 (Tue) - March 29, 2009 (Sun)
This display features elaborate designs which Ainu people used to decorate their garments and daily utensils.
Current exhibit includes:
Apron, Cotton, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, on exhibit through February 15, 2009)
Box, Sakhalin Nivx, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, on exhibit through February 15, 2009)
Makiri knife mounting, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of the Hokkaido Administration Office)
Container, Reindeer leather, Sakhalin Wilta, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, on exhibit through February 15, 2009)