Fundamental Study on Ainu Folklore Materials in Museums Using Archaeological Analysis methods.

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 18K12558
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 03050:Archaeology-related
• Research Institution: Hokkaido Museum
• Principal Investigator: OSAKA Taku 北海道博物館, アイヌ民族文化研究センター, 学芸主査 (60761658)
• Project Period (FY): 2018-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: アイヌ / 物質文化 / 民具 / 製作技術 / 型式学的手法

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, we focused on baskets and other woven items as the main object of study among the material culture of the Ainu.
The findings of this study hold significant importance, as they serve not only to establish a framework for comparative research with archaeology but also as essential resources that provide reliable information for the Ainu cultural revival movement.

Free Research Field

考古学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究により得られた成果は、今後、考古学との比較研究に向けた参照枠となるだけでなく、アイヌ民族による民族文化復興運動に対して、物質文化研究の立場から地域差・年代差を踏まえた確実な情報提供を行う際の基礎としても重要なものといえる。