DepartmentAsia
Ikupasuy (ceremonial stick)
NameCeremonial or prayer stick
Artist
Unrecorded Ainu artist
CultureAinu
Date1868 - 1912
Place madeHOKKAIDO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, East Asia, ASIA
Mediumwood
Dimensionsoverall: 29.0 CM H X 2.9 CM W X 0.5 CM D
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1986.539.57
DescriptionShaped, carved hardwood. One end wider, flat on back. 3 stylized leaves. 3 lines with curved indentations at larger end. 4 lines at opposite end, which is scooped and slightly narrower.See bibliography and vertical file. Meiji period - Donor.
Mid-20th century
Late 19th century