Ikupasuy (Ainu: イクパスイ, ikupasuy; Sakhalin Ainu: イクニㇱ, ikunis) are wooden, carved ceremonial sticks used by Ainu men when making offerings to spirits. == Background == The central section of an ikupasuy is decorated, featuring animals, floral motifs as well as abstract designs.
Ikupasuy (Ainu: イクパスイ, ikupasuy; Sakhalin Ainu: イクニㇱ, ikunis) are wooden, carved ceremonial sticks used by Ainu men when making offerings to spirits. == Background == The central section of an ikupasuy is decorated, featuring animals, floral motifs as well as abstract designs.
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