SHRINE FILLED UP WITH TALISMAN DOLLS

 

SHRINE FILLED UP WITH TALISMAN DOLLS (Dealer: titcoRet) – Wooden ‘zushi’ (household miniature Shinto shrine/altar) filled up with such human-formed indigenous talisman called ‘sarubobo’ (lit. ‘monkey baby’ / ref. https://top.his-usa.com/destination-japan/gifu/sarubobo.html). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. zushi: H 32 x W 17 x D 10.5cm (12.59 x 6.69 x 4.13in). Sarubobo are removable from zushi. Adhesive marks at roof part.

 

 

 

 

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