Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading or they made in Japan, exported to Hokkaido where most Ainu people lived. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
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Approximately 19th or earlier, Sword made by Ainu people. Overall condition is fine and no blade inside. Most materials to make Ainu sword were acquired from Japanese people by trading. The province is one of the most well-known Ainu collection.
Appromately dating to 18th to 19th century, unique style, Japanese iron tsuba guard with impressive inlay metal work in the motif of samurai chasing oni demon. It is very good in condition with fine 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.
