Lucky doll 'Saru bobo' from 'Hida' region lying on the back, white and blue with 'Hida' ideogram
Origin : Japan
Made of : porcelain - potery
Classification : creatures / people
Maker : ?
About "sarubobo" (saru bo bo - さるぼぼ) :
Sarubobo is a traditional lucky character from the region of Takayama (Hida region). It has a human shape with a large round head and a bright red skin. Sarubobos are considered as lucky charms and are sold as a local souvenir (dolls, mobile strips, etc.).
Good luck Sarubobo to hang
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