Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Phallic Statue Vtg Hounen Matsuri Folk Craft ST21 Copper Packed weight: 1093 grams

Packed weight: 1093 grams

185 cm long x 49 cm wide (ends) x 46 cm wide (paper)

The edges are decorated with floral patterned bronze metal

5 cm long x 5 cm wide x 1 cm thick

3 cm wide x 7

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Phallic Statue Vtg Hounen Matsuri Folk Craft ST21 Copper Packed weight: 1093 gramsVintage 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