The Prayers of the Ainu People
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Ritual Hoe-shaped Crests, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Messrs.Oda Shokichi and Izumi Rintaro)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
September 29, 2009 (Tue) - January 3, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition features items used by the Ainu people, including ritual implements, together with clothes and tools used in everyday life, giving us an insight into the ways in which the Northern people prayed to their gods.
Exhibit includes:
Ritual Implements, Hokkaido Ainu, 20th century (Transferred from the Board of the Crown Prince's Affairs)
Necklace, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Inau (Ritual staff), Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Ritual Hoe-shaped Crests, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Oda Shokichi and Izumi Rintaro)
Tray, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Transferred from the Agency for International Expositions)
Five Stringed Harp, Sakhalin Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)