Vintage Japanese Paper Sensu Folding Fan Inkbox The Ainu people traditionally carved

The Ainu people traditionally carved these Kubori Kuma for religious purposes revering the Bear as a deity

Overall it measures 5

this natsume remains in fine condition

the piece was part of the Framingham History Center’s collection since 1923

Vintage Japanese Paper Sensu Folding Fan Inkbox The Ainu people traditionally carvedThis is a vintage Japanese Sensu or folding fan (c. mid to late Showa Period). They are usually made of paper or silk and bamboo or plastic and very often hand painted. Having been mainly in storage for many decades, this remains in overall good condition. These sensu tend to measures from about 8" to 10" long.