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Delta Ainu Fountain Pen Sterling Silver Delta dedicates the 7th Indigenous People collection to the Legendary Ainu of Japan’s Northernmost Island, Hokkaido. Ainu, (pronounced, “I – NOO”) means “mankind” in the Ainu Language. The men let their hair and beards grow to unusually long lengths. The women tattoo thier lips and forearms to prevent evil spirits from entering their bodies. Physically, Ainu features are caucasian, They are larger than their ethnic Japanese neighbors. Because of intermarriage, migration, and other influences, it is believed that only a few hundred or so Pure Ainu survive today. Delta pays tribute to one of the worlds most unique cultures with the Ainu collection. Fountain Pen features:
Barrel and cap are made in a darkish blue resin interweaved with rings in resin of various other colors. The cap has a tri-dimensional precious ring. The clip offers a three-dimensional representation of the "Nipopo" (wooden baby). 18kt solid gold nib in sizes F, M & B; customized and engraved with a “Tamasay” a ceremonial glass bead necklace passed from generation-to-generation by Ainu women. Ink lever filling system.
MSRP: $795.00
Discounted Price: $635.50
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