Special Exhibition "The Prayers of the Northern Peoples"
Closes in 43 days
At Tokyo National Museum
Media: Crafts, Other
The Ainu people believed that in all of nature's endless phenomena, from the vast plateaus to the infinite expanse of the ocean, there resided a 'soul'. Also, they regarded as 'Gods' those things which were essential to human life or which were beyond human control and offered prayers to these Gods. They believed that without the provision and protection of the Gods, a stable life would be impossible, so in prayer they asked the Gods to ensure that peaceful times continued. Furthermore, they held rituals of prayer to express in words their gratitude to the Gods for heeding their wishes.
This exhibition features various items used by the Ainu and Uilta people, including ritual implements, such as inau, ikupasui and wooden bowls, together with the clothes and tools used in everyday life, giving us an insight into the ways the Northern people prayed to their Gods.
Schedule
From 2008-09-30 To 2009-01-04
Fee
Adults ¥600, College Students ¥400, free for under 18 and over 65 year olds. Additional for special exhibition.
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:Closing hour might changed depending on season. When the Monday is a Public Holiday the gallery is open on the Monday but closed on the following Tuesday.
Access
10 minutes walk from Ueno or Uguisudani Station on the JR Yamanote Line, 15 minutes walk from Ueno Station on the Ginza or Hibiya Lines or 15 minutes walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Line.
Address
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712
Phone: 03-5777-8600
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Special Exhibition "The Prayers of the Northern Peoples"</a>
Venue: Tokyo National Museum
Schedule: From 2008-09-30 To 2009-01-04
Address: 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712
Phone: 03-5777-8600
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