Ceremonial Headdress
A489B
From: Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai
Curatorial Section: Asian
Native Name | Sapaumbi |
Object Number | A489B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Ainu |
Provenience | Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Wood |
Description | Sapa-un-pe / inaw-ru (サパウンペ / イナウル). This ceremonial headdress would have been worn by an Ainu man for an important event. Wooden bear sculptures are a common additon. |
Length | 40 cm |
Width | 5.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
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