Necklace

A388

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name シトキ | タマサイ
Object Number A388
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran
Section Asian
Materials Glass | Metal
Description

Tama-say (タマサイ). A bead necklace worn by Ainu women for formal occasions. Includes two ornamental plaques, known as sitoki (シトキ).

Length 55 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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