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 has a short shape, with the lower part appearing broken off. appears to be broken off. Upper part with bracing from above, this partly lost.