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 short with a pointed lower end. Of the only the lowest one is partially preserved. Three notches at the upper end (itokpa marks), which served to identify families. In contrast to the usual type the bracing is from top to bottom.