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Vintage Hand Crafted Paper Mache Akabeko Red Cow Bobble Head Folk Toy

Posted 5 days ago in Portland, OR

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Vintage Hand Crafted Paper Mache Akabeko Red Cow Bobble Head Folk Toy

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Vintage Hand Crafted Paper Mache Akabeko Red Cow BobbleHead Folk Toy. Bottom has Japan sticker. Size is 5" long x 3" tall. In excellent condition. Each cow has different hand painted pattern design Per internet: This is an Akabeko, a traditional Japanese folk toy. It is a talisman of good fortune and health, originating from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The name translates to "red cow" in the local dialect. The toy is typically handmade from papier-mâché, with a hollow body and a bobbing head suspended by a string. Legend says the red color helps ward off smallpox and other illnesses. The toy has a history of over 400 years and is a famous symbol of the region.

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Condition

Used (normal wear)

Dominant Color

Red

Material

Paper Mache

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