Red Gojinto Japanese Lantern Kagura Masks The handle is in hand

The handle is in hand selected stag antler with brass pins

After centuries of assimilation and cultural suppression there has been a recent resurgence and interest in traditional Ainu culture

All the stitching on the sides and heel is reinforced so the seams are extra strong and durable

The stories are diverse in nature

Red Gojinto Japanese Lantern Kagura Masks The handle is in handThis long, narrow Japanese lantern has the characters Gojinto hand painted on the lantern. Gojinto has the meaning of heavenly light. These shrines can usually be seen in Shinto shrines across Japan. Size: height 27cm (10 and a half inches); diameter 10cm.