DepartmentAsia
Ikupasuy (ceremonial stick)
NameCeremonial or prayer stick
Artist
Unrecorded Ainu artist
CultureAinu
Date1868 - 1912
Place madeHOKKAIDO, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, East Asia, ASIA
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 12 11/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. (32.2 x 2.9 x 0.7 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1986.539.59
DescriptionShaped, carved hardwood. Light brown. One end wider. Deeply incised geometric designs along entire length of rounded upper surface of stick, back flat with just beginnings of design. Tip of upper surface is slightly scooped.Meigi Period - Donor. When dringing wine, the Ainu dipped..Con't
