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 |