Made under the supervision of a Shinto priest. Please understand that this is handmade. Brand new, unused. Made from thick Japanese paper. A pedestal is included as a bonus, so you can display it upright. The white paper streamers (shide) that represent thunder are made of two layers, so separating them will make them even fluffier. They look good as they are now. It is believed that sins, impurities, and disasters are transferred to the great offering (o-nusa), and are then exorcised by waving it left, right, and left. Size: Rod length: 90 cm Thickness: 15 x 15 cm Will be shipped in recycled cardboard.