NH13026 Japanese Matsumoto-no-Tanabata Ningyo pair, a male and female wood cutout pair fashioned as hangar’s for the Matsumoto version of the Tanabata festival (July 7) where these wood dolls would be hung for display originally clothed in paper kimono or child’s kimono. They are painted resembling an imperial couple with sky brows and headdress. Each with a string cord to hang and later fitted with removable metal stands. Minor signs of age and use, otherwise fine condition.
Each measuring 21” High x 14” Wide. Early 20th Century.
$280.