Nibutani Ita Nima

Nima

This traditional wooden bowl is called cepenipapo in Sakhalin Ainu and nima (bowl) in Ainu. Like ita, it is made by carving out solid wood, and is used to serve food such as soup. The handle is carved with traditional curved patterns. The small stone at the edge was inserted while the wood was still fresh, and once the wood was dry, it fixed tightly in place.