Title Sapampe (Ceremonial Headdress)

  • Hokkaido
Topic(s):
Historic Sites/Castle Ruins National Parks/Quasi-National Parks Public Works & Institutions (Museums, etc.)
Medium/Media of Use:
Interpretive Sign Web Page
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2019
Associated Tourism Board:
akammashukokuritsukoemmankitsupurojiekutochiikikyogikai(kushiroshi)

サパウンぺ(儀式用の冠)


サパウンぺとは、儀式の際にアイヌ人の男性たちが被る儀式用の冠です。薄く編み込まれた木片を頭の前後に結び付けて作ります。頭飾りの本体は薄い木片(キケ)と多くは植物や動物(主に熊や狼)の彫刻で飾られます。横の部分は細い布や、野生動物の歯や爪なども使って装飾されています。男性は同じサパウンぺを何年間も持ち続け、時々新しいキケや装飾を追加していきます。


Sapampe (Ceremonial Headdress)


The sapampe is a ceremonial crown worn by Ainu men during important religious ceremonies. It is made of thin, woven strips of wood securely tied at the front and back of the head. The base of the headdress is decorated with wood shavings (kike), and often with carvings of plants or animals (usually bears or wolves). The sides can be decorated with strips of fabric, and even the teeth or claws of wild animals. A man may keep the same sapampe for many years, occasionally adding fresh wood shavings or new adornments.


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