Ainu Carved Pair & House Japanese Folk Craft
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A pair of vintage carved figures in front of a house by the Ainu of Hokkaido. Ainu are the native ethnic group in Hokkaido, the northest region of Japan. They are a distinct ethnic group based on a Shaman religion. The Smithsonian recently put together a very interesting exhibit on the Ainu.
The standing figure is 1-1/4" tall. Overall height of the piece is 2-3/4". Some of the natural tree bark left on the back of the piece has flaked off.
This is part of a family collection of folk crafts from the 50's and 60's. The father traveled to all parts of Japan on business and would bring home souvenirs for the family.
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 24 March, 2008.
