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

Exposé par :

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