A pair of wooden Kibana 木鼻 depicting Baku 獏 - Wood - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
Pair of kibana (木鼻) , charming and detailed carved wooden Buddhist temple ornaments, in the shape of mythical elephant-like creatures called Baku (獏) . These ornaments are commonly used in Japanese temples and represent a significant part of the country's cultural and religious tradition.
Baku are mythical creatures of Japanese tradition, often described as creatures halfway between elephants and lions with trunks and claws, similar to benevolent monsters. In Japanese mythology, "Baku" are known to be creatures that devour evil dreams and protect people from bad omens and nightmares. For this reason, they are often invoked as protectors and guardians in temples and homes.
The art of Japanese wood carving, known as "Kibori", requires great skill and precision. Artisans carefully hand carve the wood, creating intricate, finely crafted details to bring the Baku to life.
These ornaments are highly prized for their artistic beauty and symbolic meaning. Placed in temples, kibana represent a wish for protection and benevolence.
--- The kibana are in excellent overall condition. There are signs of aging, natural openings in the wood and along a trunk an opening caused by the knot in the wood visible only on the right side. Professional restoration along a fang. Please refer to the images for further details.
The word "Okimono" comes from Japanese and literally means "Object to be placed" composed of the kanji "oki" (置き) , which means to place and "mono" (物) , which means object.
These decorative sculptures were particularly popular in the Meiji period towards the end of the 19th century, thanks to strong demand from Western countries.
Japanese sculptors and craftsmen had already demonstrated their skill in working with materials such as lacquer, bronze and netsuke, thanks to their excellent skills in carving and inlay. Subsequently, some of them dedicated themselves to carving ivory, horn and blocks of wood, boxwood in particular.
Among the most important sculpture schools are the Tokyo School founded by Ishikawa Komei, as well as important sculptors such as Shimamura Shunmei and Yoshida Homei.
--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or Fed. Ex who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.
The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
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Pair of kibana (木鼻) , charming and detailed carved wooden Buddhist temple ornaments, in the shape of mythical elephant-like creatures called Baku (獏) . These ornaments are commonly used in Japanese temples and represent a significant part of the country's cultural and religious tradition.
Baku are mythical creatures of Japanese tradition, often described as creatures halfway between elephants and lions with trunks and claws, similar to benevolent monsters. In Japanese mythology, "Baku" are known to be creatures that devour evil dreams and protect people from bad omens and nightmares. For this reason, they are often invoked as protectors and guardians in temples and homes.
The art of Japanese wood carving, known as "Kibori", requires great skill and precision. Artisans carefully hand carve the wood, creating intricate, finely crafted details to bring the Baku to life.
These ornaments are highly prized for their artistic beauty and symbolic meaning. Placed in temples, kibana represent a wish for protection and benevolence.
--- The kibana are in excellent overall condition. There are signs of aging, natural openings in the wood and along a trunk an opening caused by the knot in the wood visible only on the right side. Professional restoration along a fang. Please refer to the images for further details.
The word "Okimono" comes from Japanese and literally means "Object to be placed" composed of the kanji "oki" (置き) , which means to place and "mono" (物) , which means object.
These decorative sculptures were particularly popular in the Meiji period towards the end of the 19th century, thanks to strong demand from Western countries.
Japanese sculptors and craftsmen had already demonstrated their skill in working with materials such as lacquer, bronze and netsuke, thanks to their excellent skills in carving and inlay. Subsequently, some of them dedicated themselves to carving ivory, horn and blocks of wood, boxwood in particular.
Among the most important sculpture schools are the Tokyo School founded by Ishikawa Komei, as well as important sculptors such as Shimamura Shunmei and Yoshida Homei.
--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or Fed. Ex who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.
The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
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