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Description
Miniature replica of a dashi float (Matsuri float) used in Japanese (Shizuoka) festivals. The cart is comprised of lacquered wood and textile. The cart is adorned with rice paper paintings of fish, a miniature tapestry, tassels, and fake flowers.
These floats are one of three large structures that can be found at festivals. A dashi float is made to resemble mountains and reflects folk religions where people believed spirits resided in the mountains. Dashi have wheels and are pulled by people. In some cases the floats have riders.
This dashi cart was gifted to Mike Mansfield by Jyunpei Ogino, Mayor of Shizuoka City in 1981.
Keywords
Miniature, Woodwork, Artwork
Original Medium
Wood, textile, lacquer
Item Size
7 cm x 12 cm x 25.5 cm
Origin
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Date Information
Undated
Artifact Number
M82-003
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana
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Keywords
Miniature, Woodwork, Artwork