Kimekomi Ningyo Aizu Beko This item is made with the kimekomi technique, so the head does not move. Size: Approximately 13 cm long x 8 cm high x 6 cm wide With stand Aizu Beko is a local folk toy from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, a papier-mâché cow. Akabeko are papier-mâché dolls modeled after red cows, and "beko" means "cow" in the Aizu dialect. They have been cherished by the people of Aizu as amulets to ward off evil and disease, and as gifts for the birth of a child or for get-well wishes. Please check the condition in the photos. Instant purchase is welcome!