■ Description Product Name: Toyokawa Hariko "Okororin" Artist: Takehito Naito Materials: Hariko (papier-mâché) Size: Approximately 8.5 cm tall, 7.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep Acquired: 1998 Accessories: None (box), copy of the instruction manual Description: Toyokawa Hariko originated around the Bunka and Bunsei eras (1804-1830) when a man named Suketoju Naito in Toyokawa started making them to earn income during the winter farming off-season. Since then, the Naito family has continued to make them, and it is one of the oldest hariko in Aichi Prefecture, a representative of good old local toys. The fifth-generation Takehito Naito passed away in February 2003 at the age of 101. Due to the limited production of his successor, Takeko Naito, it is considered to be virtually discontinued. Toyokawa Hariko has been sold on the approach to Toyokawa Inari Shrine in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture, known as one of Japan's three major Inari shrines. It is represented by fox masks, Shoki masks, fukumino (fortune scoops), and Okororin, a female daruma doll. "Okororin" is a small female daruma doll wrapped in red cloth, and it was purchased when a child was born to pray for their healthy growth. This item is from a collection being sorted. ■ Condition: The main body is generally in good condition as it was stored in a box. However, please understand that there may be some minor dirt and damage due to aging, as it is a used item. ■ Remarks: Please make your order after judging from the photos and understanding that it is a used item. No claims and no returns are accepted. ■ #Tamaji Local Toys I am also listing other local toys.