Carrying Strap

A426B

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Pakai Tara
Object Number A426B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi
Section Asian
Description

Tar (タㇻ). Carrying strap. The patterned part would rest on the forehead while what was being carried was held on the back by straps that ran over the shoulders.

Length 14 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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