Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Phallic Statue Vtg Hounen Matsuri Folk Craft ST21 Copper 185 cm long x 49

185 cm long x 49 cm wide (ends) x 46 cm wide (paper)

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Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Phallic Statue Vtg Hounen Matsuri Folk Craft ST21 Copper 185 cm long x 49Vintage Japanese Natural Gourd Phallic Statue This Japanese naturally dried hyotan gourd was grown and molded specifically into a phallic shape for decoration. It is adhered to a wooden stand. This item was likely a folk craft souvenir from the famous Hounen Festival in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture. Also called the "Penis Festival", the matsuri takes place at Tagata Shrine every spring and is a celebration of fertility. Hyotan as a whole, when not being