In Ainu culture, inau or inaw (Ainu: イナウ or イナゥ) is a ritual wood-shaving stick used in prayers to the spiritual world. They were used in most Ainu religious rituals and were also frequently made to request assistance for hunting and childbirth.
In Ainu culture, inau or inaw (Ainu: イナウ or イナゥ) is a ritual wood-shaving stick used in prayers to the spiritual world. They were used in most Ainu religious rituals and were also frequently made to request assistance for hunting and childbirth.
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