ID: 1634901
PC Worldwide Collectibles
Individual
PLEASE READ: As I am travelling on business, this item will be sent from Thailand. This will mean a different delivery schedule to that shown by B1D. By bidding for this lot, you accept that it will take approximately 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. The photos form an integral part of the description.
Item Specifics:
- Type: Folk Art / Souvenir Ornament (Kyōdo-gangū)
- Subject: Tengu (Japanese Shinto Mountain Guardian)
- Region of Origin: Mount Aso (Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan)
- Material: Natural Log Wood, Hemp/Plant Fiber, Pinecone
- Era/Age: Vintage
Description:
Up for sale is a charming, authentic Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Wooden Tengu Ornament. This unique piece of regional folk art (Kyōdo-gangū) features the distinct red-faced mountain guardian carved right into an unpeeled, natural tree log base.
Up for sale is a charming, authentic Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Wooden Tengu Ornament. This unique piece of regional folk art (Kyōdo-gangū) features the distinct red-faced mountain guardian carved right into an unpeeled, natural tree log base.
The top is wonderfully detailed with natural hemp/fiber hair and a pinecone accent serving as the ascetic hermit's traditional cap (tokin).
The base still retains its original red collector sticker which reads "大阿蘇" (Ōaso), identifying it specifically as a local travel souvenir handcrafted in the historic Mount Aso caldera region of Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with fantastic natural patina. The wood grain is excellent, and the plant fiber hair remains beautifully intact. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.
- Shipping & Handling: Packed with care and shipped securely to ensure it arrives safely.