Sword
| Native Name | Tombei |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | A469.1 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Ainu |
| Provenience: | Japan Hokkaido Okotsunai |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Wood Metal |
| Length: | 46 cm |
| Width: | 7.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
Description
Emus (エムㇱ) Sword (.1) and sheath (.2) with emus-at (エムㇱアッ) sword belt attached to sheath. This ceremonial sword would have been worn during formal occasions along with formal attire. They were also presented to bears during the iyomante (イオマンテ) ceremony as well as being placed on altars.
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