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.