DepartmentAsia

Ikupasuy (ceremonial stick)

NameCeremonial or prayer stick

Artist Unrecorded Ainu artist

CultureAinu

Date1868 - 1912

Place madeHOKKAIDO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, East Asia, ASIA

Mediumwood

DimensionsOverall: 11 5/8 x 1 in., 3/16 in. (29.6 x 2.6 cm, 0.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1986.539.58

DescriptionShaped, carved hardwood. One end wider. Back is flat with carved dots in 2 small triangles. Bird head with 3 repeats on front at wider end, with slight point. Scooped, narrower end is plain with 2 grooves above scoop.Meigi Period - Donor. When dringing wine, the Ainu dipped..Con't