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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0324   CAS 1993-0001-0324; Wood carving (deer dancer)
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