Ceremonial Sword
Object Number:
A486B
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Ainu
Provenience:
Japan
Shiraoi
Section:
Asian
Materials:
Wood
Wood Shavings
Fiber
Description:
Taknep-ikor (タㇰネピコㇿ). Ceremonial sword often used for trading among the Ainu. Many of these swords were placed on an altar and usually did not contain a blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller
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