Daily Work of the Ainu People
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Coat, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Ms.Hirako Hatsu, on exhibit through May 18, 2008)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
April 1, 2008 (Tue) - June 29, 2008 (Sun)This exhibition introduces the daily lives of the Ainu people by focusing on their tools for weaving, hunting and fishing in addition to their daily clothes and wooden vessels.
Current exhibit includes:
Model of Boat, wood, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of the Hokkaido Administration Office)
Coat, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (on exhibit through May 18, 2008)
Backstrap Loom, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century
Trap, Primorskiy, 19th century
Quiver and Arrows, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century(Gift of the Hokkaido Administration Office)
Makir (knife mounting, wood), Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century