Bag

A405

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name カロプ
Object Number A405
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran
Section Asian
Description

Bag or pouch, kar-o-p (カロプ). Most likely worn around the neck. The Ainu put flint and tinder as well as tools for fishing and hunting in bags like this. Similar bags are made of animal fur, bark cloth (attus), iris leaves, and birch bark.

Length 70 cm
Width 15.2 cm
Depth 2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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