Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0324 | |
| Category | Carvings; Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Wood carving (deer dancer) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Yamagata Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Hamamaki | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1983 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paper; Paint; Wool | |
| Description | Three-dimensional carving of a dancer dressed to represent a deer; Figure wears elaborate head mask that extends to the waist and includes wooden antlers and two fringed poles up the back; Dancer carries red and white drum at his waist and is mounted on a wooden base; Figure is predominantly black with accents of blue, orange, gold, green, red and white; Inscription on front of base; The costume upon which this figure is based is very ancient, but this type of toy doll was not made until 1929. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 17.4, Width = 5.1, Depth = 4.5 | |