The Prayers of the Northern Peoples
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Necklace, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr.Tokugawa Yorisada)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
September 30, 2008 (Tue) - January 4, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition features various items used by the Ainu and Uilta people, including ritual implements, such as inau, ikupasui and wooden bowls, together with the clothes and tools used in everyday life, giving us an insight into the ways the Northern people prayed to their Gods.
Current exhibit includes:
Inau (Ritual staff), Wood, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Transferred from the Agency for International Expositions)
Coat, Attus (bast fiber), Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr.Tokugawa Yorisada on exhibit through November 9, 2008)
Necklace, Wood and Glass, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century
Ritual Hoe-shaped Crests, Iron, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Gift of Mr.Oda Shokichi and Izumi Rintaro)
Mukkuri Harp, Bamboo, Hokkaido Ainu, 19th century (Transferred from the Agency for International Expositions)