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Wheel-lock pistol, Rhineland Germany, circa 1650

Combination dha and percussion pistol, Myanmar, mid 19th century

Joseph Wright

German Hunting Knife with Relief-Chiseled Silver Mountings and Sheath

Type: hunting knife

Overall length: 19 5/8 inches (~49.8 cm)

Blade length: 12 3/4 inches (~32.4 cm)

Blade style: closer to an American Bowie knife than to the traditional German spear-point type

Blade features: 3 3/4-inch back clip; saber-ground blade with a subtle hollow grind; etched floral ornamentation and hunting motifs

From Ethnographic Materials ML:

Ainu culture, an indigenous group originating from Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands.

The intricate, geometric patterns on their robes are emblematic of Ainu heritage, often created through embroidery or appliqué.

Traditional Ritual: The individuals are captured performing a traditional gesture, possibly part of a ceremony like the iyomante, a ritual aimed at sending spirits back to the kamuy realm.