Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Phallic Statue Vtg Hounen Matsuri Folk Craft ST21 Copper This vintage Japanese ema plaque

This vintage Japanese ema plaque has a picture of the Golden Hall of the Muroji Temple with flowers

The edges are decorated with floral patterned bronze metal

Straw sandals and ice ax

Antique Japanese Clay Doll Statue Ningyo

This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist statue stand

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Phallic Statue Vtg Hounen Matsuri Folk Craft ST21 Copper This vintage Japanese ema plaqueVintage Japanese Natural Gourd Phallic Statue This Japanese naturally dried hyotan gourd was grown and molded specifically into a phallic shape for decoration. It is adhered to a wooden stand. This item was likely a folk craft souvenir from the famous Hounen Festival in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture. Also called the "Penis Festival", the matsuri takes place at Tagata Shrine every spring and is a celebration of fertility. Hyotan as a whole, when not being