Hunter's Pouch

A454

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ketush (uncertain)
Object Number A454
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Okotsunai
Date Made Before 1901
Section Asian
Materials Bear Hide | Vegetable Fiber
Description

Kamuy-rus-kar-o-p (カムイルシカロプ). Hunter's pouch made out of brown bear fur (Ursus arctos). This would have held a firemaking kit and could have been attached to a quiver of arrows.

Height 18 cm
Width 29 cm
Thickness 8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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