Late Jomon Period (B.C.1500-B.C.1000)
He is wearing a heart-shaped mask, and putting on a mushroom on his head ! (unearthed at Abumida-Ruin MIYAGI pref.) | |
He is folding his arms. The DOGU posed like this can be seen in TOHOKU and KANTO area of Japan. Maybe this pose has special religous meaning. (unearthed at Kamioka-Ruin FUKUSHIMA pref.) | |
He is clasping his hands. What does he pray for ? (unearthed at Kazabari-Ruin AOMORI pref.) In many cases, DOGU have been unearthed from places regarded as dumping grounds. However, this one was found in a residence. No one knows why. |