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A private gallery in San Francisco featuring Asian and Tribal Art, ethnographic jewelry and textiles.

Tribal art, Oceanic art, ethnic jewelry, Southeast Asian art, tribal shields, Indonesian, art, New Guinea art, Indian gold, Polynesian clubs, Nepal tribal art, tribal textiles, Southwest Chinese art, Moroccan textiles, Pyu gold, Ainu textiles, Yi objects, ancient gold, Inuit art, Paiwan, ancient beads, Nepal mask, tribal figures

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Japanese Ainu Attush Robe

Ainu people, Hokkaido, Japan, 19th century

Attush (inner bark from an elm tree) with cotton appliqué and embroidery

51" (w) x 49" (h)

The patterns around the openings and edges of the robe are believed by the Ainu to protect the wearer from evil gods which can enter the garment through openings.This is example is in great condition and the elm fiber has a fine handle.

Inventory no. 6368

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