Deer Decoy
A468
From: Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Spakke Ni |
| Object Number | A468 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ainu |
| Provenience | Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Parchment |
| Description | I-papke-ni (イパプケニ). Deer decoy that imitates a female deer. Mainly used during the mating season to lure male deer. The decoy could also be used to create a fawn noise which helped to lure female deer. |
| Height | 7.5 cm |
| Width | 8 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
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