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Origin and Heritage of Ainu Culture

Mar. 29, 2011 – Feb. 20, 2012

In fall 2009, the Burke Museum began a collaboration with the Hokkaido Ainu Association to foster cultural exchange between the Ainu people of northern Japan and tribes in western Washington. Among the joint endeavors was development of this display of contemporary Ainu materials acquired by the Burke through this project, including a beautiful new elm bark robe. 

Recent Acquisitions Case: Pacific Voices Gallery