【Lucky Bird - Wood Uso】 The "Uso" bird has a beautiful red color from its neck to its cheeks, gray feathers on its back and belly, and a black head and tail. It is famous for its beautiful song. The Wood Uso represents this bird perched on a tree. It is used in the "Uso-kae" (bird-replacing) ritual held on January 25th at Tenmangu shrines, and is beloved by the public as a guardian of good fortune. The ancient "Uso-kae" ritual involves exchanging one's "lies" for truth before the gods, believed to cleanse sins and bring good luck. Size: 2 x 2 x 4.5 cm Thank you for viewing.