Approximately daiting to early 20th century, Ainu standing couple exquisitely and animately carved in kind of yew tree cut in Hokkaido. They both are very good in condition with fine and beautiful patina. Highly recommended quality work.
Approximately daiting to 19th cenutyr, Ainu woode tray, the shallow tray carved in high and low relief with a foliate design. It is very good in condition with fine and beautiful patina.
Estimated from 19th century, museum quality article, antique wooden carved makiri sheath with knife with fine and beautiful aged patina. This makiri is in very good in condition. It has been refered this Makiri to Mingu Zuroku, Ainu craft illustrated book, by Tsutomu Ito, a prominent ainu craft scholar. The book comes with this makiri.
Estimated from 19th century, exquisitely crafted ainu ceremonial sowrd with an original blade. Overall condition is good with worn and patina. Highly recommended genuine article.
Estimated from early to mid 20th century, exquisitely carved in beautiful motifr, Ainu Wood Makiri Small Sheath Knife. Highly recommended quality piece. Overall condition is excellent with fine patina. It has been refered this Makiri to Mingu Zuroku, Ainu craft illustrated book, by Tsutomu Ito, a prominent ainu craft scholar. The book comes with this article.
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Estimated from 19th century, exquisitely carved, genuine antique Ainu iku-pasui Mustache Lifter. This is very unique and rare piece. Overall condition is excellent with fine patina and some worn.
Estimated from 19th century, Antique Ainu Attusi robe woven from elm bark (ohyo) and with cotton applique. Highly Collectible and museum quality article. I have seen many similar Ainu robes in museum and this one is one of the most beautiful and the best-in-condition piece.
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Wood carving sclupture exquisitely rendered in the motif of ainu man carving bear ornament, dates back from early 20th century. It has an artist inscription.
Estimated from 19th century, antique Ainu makiri Makiri sheath knife with exquisite carving in the ainu motif and antler' toggle. Overall condition is very good with fine patina.
The sheaths of makir knives were carved ususually from topeni (maple),neshiko (walnut) and other woods.
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Estimated from 19th century, very rare Ainu ceremonial sword made of wood, metal decoration, and glass beads. The condition is good with aged worn and patina. This does not have a blade. Highly collectible article.
Estimated from late 19th century, highly collectible and very rare Ainu ceremonial sword made of wood with copper decoration. Blade does not come with this article. Overall condition is good with aged worn and patina.
Estimated from late 19th to early 20th century, ainu lacquer ceremonial bowl and stand. They were originally made by Japanese and handed to the Ainu for trade. Their condition is good with some lacquer peel-off and minor cracks.
Estimated from 19th to early 20th century, Estimated from 19th century, The shallow Ainu wood tray carved in high and low relief with a foliate design Overally good in condition with patina. Overally good in condition with patina.
