Deer Decoy

A468

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai

Curatorial Section: Asian

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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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