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Description
Wooden paddle with brass embellishments of a sun and moon. Handle is tipped in brass on both ends. The wood has a red stain. Reverse side has Japanese characters. Purple cord and tassel attached to the handle. Paddle is used by referees to judge sumo wrestling matches.
Keywords
Gunbai, sumo wrestling
Original Medium
Wood, Brass (alloy)
Item Size
37 cm x 16.5 cm x 2 cm
Origin
Japan
Date Information
undated
Artifact Number
M80-0067
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collection, 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: Mark Fritch, University of Montana
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Keywords
Gunbai, sumo wrestling