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. Ceremonial staff in short form with a sharpened lower end. Above bracing (mostly broken off), incised from above. Here also three notches (itokpa). These markings identify families, groups and other affiliations.