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To make inau, the bark of a branch is first peeled and then a knife called an "inawke-makiri" is repeatedly used to shave the wood into thin curled strips that form a tuft. Inau are usually anywhere from five inches (13 cm) to one foot (30 cm) in length. There are several different types of
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Inau made for curing diseases were dismantled immediately after their purpose was served. Keeping them for any longer than was absolutely necessary was considered extremely dangerous, and it was thought they could cause a great deal of harm to the person who made them. Conversely, inau made to more
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With the exception of funerals, for which they were never made, inau were an important part of rituals involving kamuy. Because only men were permitted to participate in religious rituals besides the bear ceremony, only men could make inau. Before building a house, four inau and one chiahorokakepe
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was exclusively used for offerings to good kamuy, and is preferred for this purpose, although a few other woods could be used if necessary. These inau tend to be close to a foot long. Conversely, inau made to repel illnesses and evil spirits (called
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typically made them with nine wings, while further north they were made with six or seven. Inau also have shavings attached to them. Most point upwards, although
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inau, all with different variations in length and thickness depending on purpose. Certain types of wood were also used depending on the inau's purpose.
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