DepartmentAsia

Ikupasuy (ceremonial stick)

NameCeremonial or prayer stick

Artist Unrecorded Ainu artist

CultureAinu

Date1868 - 1912

Place madeHOKKAIDO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, East Asia, ASIA

Mediumwood

DimensionsOverall: 13 5/16 x 1 x 1/4 in. (33.8 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1986.539.60

DescriptionShaped, carved hardwood. Remains of red paint in carvings. One end wider. Brown wood. Curvilinear designs in general walnut shape the length of the upper side of stick. Other side flat. Scooped at rounded end.Meiji Period - donor. When drinking wind, the Ainu dipped. Con't