# Tail Feather Paddle This is an Oshie Hagoita (pressed picture paddle) with a Kabuki motif, kept in its box as a collection and never displayed. Based on the facial features and choice of materials, I suspect it was made by the late Kozetsu Nishiyama. Performance: Kagami-jishi (The Lion Dance) Role: Yayoi Actor: Baiko Onoe The back is decorated with the family crest of Utaemon Nakamura, Gion-mori (a stylized shield). Although it differs from Baiko's crest, could it be placed back-to-back with the leading female role? The facial features are beautifully drawn, and the detailed craftsmanship is impressive. It is thought to have been made around the mid-Showa period, and it is a luxurious specification with three sheets of gold leaf applied to the paulownia board. The use of period fabrics, cords, and silk threads is also pleasing for antique lovers. Although it is an antique, it is in very good condition, with no visible scratches or stains. There is only some aging on the box. It is a truly festive and gorgeous performance for the New Year. Enjoy the elegant stage presence of Baiko-sama along with this small Hagoita. It was originally made for framing, but when you want to display it upright, please lean it against something as shown in the photo. Hagoita: Approximately 18.5cm tall Scheduled to be sent via Yu-Packet Post ❋ The Kabuki play "Kagami-jishi" is a dance performed by the page Yayoi, and it is characterized by one actor dancing the first half as a lovely girl and the second half as a brave lion spirit. It was first performed by Danjuro Ichikawa IX in the Meiji era, and later revived and made a great success by Kikugoro Onoe VI.