A tamasay (or tamasai)'s a bead necklace worn by Ainu women for special occasions. The necklace's called a shitoki if it's a medallion. They're made with large glass beads the Ainu obtained through trading with Chinese merchants. The shitoki medallion often represents the white-tailed sea eagles that the Ainu hunt. The more strands and beads a necklace has, the more valuable it's. The necklaces are passed down through generations and are highly treasured by their owners. This jewelry's especiall… (More on Shitoki)