1880s
Ainu Man
A beautiful hand-tinted portrait dating back to the late 19th century of an Ainu man in traditional clothing.
1920s
Ainu Women Using a Mortar
Two Ainu women using a traditional Ainu mortar (nisu), made from a hollowed-out sugi (cryptomeria) log.
1920s
Ainu Mother & Child
Ainu mothers carried their young children in a loose garment, or net, on their back. The garment or net was supported by a band round the mother’s head.
1900s
Ainu Family
This glass slide offers a rare snap shot of Ainu family life showing what appears to be a father and his children.
1920s
Ainu Carving Wood
An Ainu man is carving a piece of wood next to what appears to be a hut. Wood carving has long been an important part of Ainu culture.