Akabeko. Fukushima
, 2010
30 x 50 cm (h x w)
cord and papier mâché on board
Akabeko is a legendary cow from the Fukushima Prefecture, who inspired a traditional toy. The legend tells that the toys are based on a real cow used to build the Enzō-ji temple of Yanaizu in the ninth century.
Akabeko has become one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous crafts and a symbol of the Tohoku region
From private collection