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The inao, which are mostly carved from willow wood, are used for
communication with the kamuy (souls/powerful beings). Depending on which kamuy
or in which ceremony they are used, they vary in shape.
their form. Through them, requests for hunting success, the protection of the family, the house and the
the settlement to the deities, but also to express gratitude for favours received.
favours. The ceremonial staff is slightly curved and tapered at the lower end.
The bark has been removed, only the shorter, upper section with bark, including the remains of bracing which
from below. Two notches (itokpa marks) at the upper end, which serve to identify the
to a group or family.
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Ceramic shard
amappo
Language: Ainu
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Setting bow / part of a Arch trap
mun-nuye-p
Language: Ainu
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Hand brush
muxkuna / mukkur
Language: Ainu
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Jew's harp
saranip
Language: Ainu
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Bag
makiri / shirka
Language: Ainu
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Knife sheath
ketushi
Language: Ainu
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Bag
ay
Language: Ainu
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Arrow
makiri
Language: Ainu
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Knife with handle and sheath
imi / i-ka-kus-te-p
Language: Ainu
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Jacket
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