Ceremonial Headdress
A489D
From: Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Sapaumbi |
| Object Number | A489D |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ainu |
| Provenience | Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | Sapa-un-pe / inaw-ru (サパウンペ / イナウル). This ceremonial headdress would have been worn by an Ainu man for an important event. Wooden bear sculptures are a common additon. |
| Length | 45 cm |
| Width | 8 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
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