Hagoita Japanese Paddle Toy ; Bookmark and other Asian Items Set of 4
Previously owned items and kept in good condition. Two items in original unopened packing. Please see photos to appreciate.
I found these items in a local market (rural Australia) from a vendor selling Japanese and Asian Souvenirs.
This set of 4 items include:
1) Hagoita Japanese Paddle Toy
In original unopened packing. Looks "vintage" with two shuttlecocks.
From Wikepedia:
Hagoita (羽子板 ｢はごいた｣) are the large wooden rectangular paddles made of soapberry seeds and bird feathers that used to play traditional Japanese pastime called hanetsuki during the New Year.[1] The paddles are decorated with various images, sometimes executed in relief, of girls in kimonos, kabuki actors, and so on.[2] Japanese people think playing the hanetsuki is adequate to drive away evil spirits because the movement of hagoita is similar to the harau action (a Japanese expression meaning “to drive away”).[1] Thus playing hanetsuki with hagoita is often used as a charm against evil.
Length of paddle: Approx. 36.5 cm
2) Japanese Metal Book Marker
In original unopened packing. Never used.
Length: Approx. 11.75 cm
3) Asian Multi-color design Hair Comb Ornament
Size: Approx. 6 cm x 5 cm (at widest parts)
4) 5 Pieces Miniature Elephant Ceramic with Candles
Size of each item: Approx. 3.5 x 2.5 cm (at widest parts)
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