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    Posted 8 months ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5051 items)

    I think that this is a Shinto Shrine from Japan, but I don't know anything about the figure in it. He has very white skin, is bald with a funny, thick fringe of hair and a kimono. I found it today at a thrift shop in Berkeley. Any info appreciated.

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    1. apostata apostata, 5 months ago
      kabuki ?
    2. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 5 months ago
      maybe. or maye just a spirit house with a little doll glued in it?

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