Papier-mâché Tiger Akabeko #2 small paper mache dragon In 1969 he began studying

In 1969 he began studying ceramics at the Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Training Institute

but still give a sense of the beauty of nature

7”) from top to bottom

1”) handle down x 13

Upon seeing the three creatures he explained that he was weak and tired from travelling

Papier-mâché Tiger Akabeko #2 small paper mache dragon In 1969 he began studying*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a hand painted tiger akabeko made by Hanjiro in Fukushima. An akabeko is a toy made from papier mch thats shaped and painted to look like a red oxen. The body is hollow and the head bobs up and down when moved. Akabeko originated in the Aizu region of Fukushima, and is probably one of the most recognizable folk crafts