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Back-strap loom of wood, with roll of striped elm bark cloth: Japan, Hokkaido, Ainu, 19th to early 20th century

Carrying strap Carrying strap

Carrying strap (tar), elm bark straps extending from central panel with black and white geometric design, worn with centre positioned against forehead and straps supporting load carried on the back: Japan, Hokkaido, Ainu, 19th to early 20th century

Robe Robe

Robe, striped elm-bark cloth (attush) with abstract designs in blue cotton calico applique and embroidery around hem, cuffs and collar, worn by a man: Japan, Hokkaido, Ainu, 19th to early 20th century

Headdress Headdress

Headdress (sapaunpe), circlet of twisted wood shavings with pieces of brown cotton, wooden representation of a bear's head at front, worn by men in ceremonies: Japan, Hokkaido, Ainu, 19th to early 20th century

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