Japanese Modernism Across Media
Iku-pasuy
Title
Iku-pasuy
Description
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.
Creator
Mamoru Kaizawa
Source
Nibutani Ainu Folk Crafts- Nibutani Ainu Takumi no Michi
Files
Citation
Mamoru Kaizawa, “Iku-pasuy,” Japanese Modernism Across Media, accessed May 6, 2024, https://ds-omeka.haverford.edu/japanesemodernism/items/show/162.
