Oni no Nembutsu
Oni no Nembutsu
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This is a very unique attempt by Sawafuji-san to make a popular Edo Period illustration motif into 3D in hariko form. In that sense, we feel this work is one culmination of his long hariko practice. Oni no Nembutsu is a typical motif in Otsu-e, a people’s popular illustration-souvenir from the Edo period. Here, the oni is dressed like a monk, and is reciting Buddhist prayer.
There are diverse interpretations of this motif, but we like to think that it represents the idea that even oni can become good through Buddhism practice.
Details
| Origin | Rokuhara, Iwate |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 8cm x W 8cm x H 24cm |
| Weight | 80g |
| Material | Washi paper |
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Hariko-ya Hanjiro
Papier-mâché folk craft from Iwate
Hariko is a general term for objects made by molding wet washi paper and painting on it. It covers a wide range of items, such as folk toys, dolls, masks...
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