Nibutani-ita is a flat, shallow tray made of wood, whose manufacture is a tradition has been passed down since ancient times in the area around the Sarugawa River in Hokkaido Prefecture. Nibutani-ita is characterized by its spiral Moreunoka patterns,…
Iku-pasuy are traditional artifacts necessary for Ainu ceremonies and rituals. They are known as "prayer sticks" and dipping this stick in a bowl of wine was considered to be the way to communicate with the gods.