Millet Harvesting Tool

A445

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Biba
Object Number A445
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Muroran
Section Asian
Materials Shell | Cotton
Description

Pipa (ピパ). Shell scraper used to harvest millet. Made out of mussel shell (Margaritifera laevis).

Length 20 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 2.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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