Yabase Clay Doll {Bird Whistle}

This small clay bird whistle, shaped like a pigeon, is handcrafted in Akita, northern Japan. It is called a Yabase Doll, a traditional folk toy of Akita. When blown from the tail, it makes a low whistling sound, "coo coo." In the past, it was not only enjoyed as a toy but was also said to have been used to help when food got stuck in the throat by blowing the "coo coo" sound of the bird whistle. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, and the final details are done with hand-painting, so expect slight variations in each piece. [SHORTDESCRIPTION]Material: ClayMeasurements: Approximately 10cm x 5cm x 6cm HHandcrafted in Akita, Japan ABOUT YABASE DOLLS Yabase Doll figurine is a traditional folk toy from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. Yabase Dolls are simple, handmade clay figures that have been produced in the Yabase area of Akita since the mid-Edo period (1603-1867). About 90 kinds of these dolls, symbolizing good luck, have been crafted by artisans. In 2014, the last surviving artisan