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 their lips and forearms to prevent evil spirits from entering their bodies. Physically, Ainu features are Caucasian.
They are larger than their ethnic Japanese neighbors.
The Ainu especially revered the Bear, a hunter/fisher like themselves. They produced artistic
tributes to Nature & Man that are highly treasured by museums and collectors alike. The Dutch Sailor, Maerten Vries first discovered them in
1643.
Because of intermarriage, migration, and other influences, it is believed that only a few 100 or so pure Ainu survive today. Delta pays
tribute to one of the most unique cultures that the World has ever known with Ainu, the 1st of Indigenous People Series 3.
The Delta Ainu
fountain pen features an 18kt gold nib available in fine, medium and broad nib sizes. The Special Edition Ainu fountain pen fills via lever pump. The Limited
Edition Ainu fountain pen fills via cartridge or converter.
