Charm

Raccoon Dog Skull (uncertain)

A495

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Inao
Object Number A495
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran
Section Asian
Materials Animal Bone | Wood | Fur
Description

Animal skull on a forked stick which would have been part of a nusa (ヌサ) or altar with offerings.

Length 31.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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