Formed with Toso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Japanese Paper "Gojinjo Drummer Boy"

H 29.0 x W 13.0 x D 11.5 cm,Year.2021
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Kazumori Takada

1975 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 6 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $4,500 or more
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About the Artwork

Received the ""Mitsukoshi Isetan Award"" at the 30th Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition.
The Gojinjo Taiko started after the people in current Nafune Town of Wajima, Ishikawa drove away the Uesugi clan's army in the late 16th century by dressing up as demons and ghosts and beating Japanese drums (taiko). I expressed my thoughts for this precious tradition passed down for generations, and my hope for the future in this doll of a boy dressed up for the Gojinjo Taiko.

Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 29.0 x W 13.0 x D 11.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2021
  • Rarity
    Unique
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Artist Signature
    Signed (name of artwork, paulownia box)
  • Collection of
    Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

Techniques Used

Tōso dolls

Tōso dolls (tōso ningyō) are made of a modeling compound called tōso (a mixture of paulownia sawdust and paste) attached to a core of solid paulownia. Tōso can be freely fashioned while soft to produce all manner of forms. The molded forms are thoroughly dried before use to ensure that they won’t warp.

Nunobari

“Pasted fabric.” Designs are created by applying different colored fabrics.

Kamibari

“Pasted paper.” Designs are created by applying dyed washi paper.

Awards received

  • The 30th Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • Mitsukoshi Isetan Award
Kazumori Takada

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