Red Cow nodding toy

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Red Cow nodding toy
KIOSK

KIOSK says: "Akabeko is a traditional toy from the Aizu region of Japan. It is made of papier-mâché that is painted and lacquered. When I was growing up I had a mobile with a little akabeko on it. I never forgot him. He is thought to ward off sickness.Akabeko are made by fewer than a dozen family-run workshops, and the technique has been passed on for generations. It looks simple but the process of making one takes about 10 days. His head moves, I find it mesmerizing."

Paper Maché & Paint 
JAPAN

Length
12 cm
Height
5 cm

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£29.00