Ainu. Necklace, late 19th – early 20th century. Glass beads, 1 3/8 x 20 1/2 in. (3.5 x 52 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Herman Stutzer, 12.447. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.447_PS9.jpg)
Ainu. Necklace, late 19th – early 20th century. Glass beads, 1 3/8 x 20 1/2 in. (3.5 x 52 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Herman Stutzer, 12.447. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.447.jpg)
Necklace
Asian Art
On View: Asian Galleries, Arts of Japan, 2nd floor
On ceremonial occasions, some of which are still celebrated in Ainu communities, both men and women wear necklaces of imported glass beads and other materials. When not worn, the necklaces are displayed with other family treasures in the home. The glass beads for these necklaces initially came from China and Russia, but eventually a Japanese company started making them specifically for sale to Ainu customers. Many Ainu necklaces have other high-status, imported materials, such as Japanese metalwork (thimbles, sword fittings, and even cabinetry hardware) or coins.
CULTURE
Ainu
MEDIUM
Glass beads
DATES
late 19th – early 20th century
DIMENSIONS
1 3/8 x 20 1/2 in. (3.5 x 52 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
12.447
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Herman Stutzer
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Arts of Japan, 2nd floor
CAPTION
Ainu. Necklace, late 19th – early 20th century. Glass beads, 1 3/8 x 20 1/2 in. (3.5 x 52 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Herman Stutzer, 12.447. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.447_PS9.jpg)
IMAGE
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