Cikap-kamuy (チカプカムイ), depicted as a great owl, is the Ainu god (カムィ'kamuy') of owls and the land, overseer of human and kamuy behavior, and deity of material success. It is said his tears are silver & gold.
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Spectacular owl origami.
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Spectacular owl origami.
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Spectacular owl origami.
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Spectacular owl origami.
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Cikap-kamuy was considered a god of plenty who, importantly, made sure that rituals were being followed properly.
His central myth also established (for the Ainu) the mountain jay and crow as birds of ill omen, and the dipper as a symbol of good fortune.
Photo of a dipper (bird) bathing in a stream.
Woodblock print of a jay.
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Woodblock print of an owl and jay.
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Woodblock print of a crow.
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