Necklace

A387

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Rubeshibe

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name シトキ | タマサイ
Object Number A387
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Rubeshibe
Section Asian
Materials Metal | Glass | Porcelain
Description

Tama-say (タマサイ). A bead necklace worn by Ainu women for formal occasions. Includes an ornamental plaque known as a sitoki (シトキ).

Length 60 cm
Outside Diameter 11.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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