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This listing is for a vintage ‘ondeko’ dance ornament made around 10-20 years ago.  It is made of bamboo and depicts a male dancer performing one of the many dances that can be seen during Sado Island’s annual shrine ritual.  Performers from different villages come together to showcase their performance in either spring or autumn.  The origin of this ritual dates back to the Edo period when the gold and silver mines were in operation.  Miners would perform rituals to pray for safety, and to ask the gods for their help in finding large deposits of gold and silver.  This piece was most likely purchased as a souvenir, and the signature of the craftsperson can be found on the bottom. 

Size

H.20.5cm (8”) x 13cm (5.1”) across x 7.4cm (2.9”) from back to front

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from some age spots, especially on the legs.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.