In addition to the technically required cookies, our website also uses cookies for statistical evaluation. You can also use the website without these cookies. By clicking on "I agree" you agree that we may set cookies for analysis purposes. You can see and change your cookie settings here.
These spatulas, which are often decorated with rich carvings
ritual sake drinking (kamuynomi) to deliver prayers/prayers to the kamuy (souls/powerful beings).
prayers/requests. The decorations include geometric patterns, which often
the origins of the ikupasuy, or cut-outs and figurative representations such as fish or whales.
fish or whales. Libation spatulas with a tongue-shaped carved end (parunpe) on one side
side, the other side cut off flat. Decorated on the upper side with two elongated oval
surrounded by curved lines. Notches at the tongue-shaped end, on the other side
side as well. An incised ownership mark in the shape of an X on the underside (bear as a
divine being of the mountains, kimun-kamuy-noka).
This collection item does not have a name in the language of origin. If you know the name or have comments, use this form to contact the data-providing institution.
