Japanese geisha girl Hagoita shuttlecock and similar items

Kyugetsu Geisha Hagoita with Case (Large) Traditional shuttlecock paddle ornament Japanese geisha girl Kyugetsu Hagoita shuttlecock paddle and ball display made by artist in Japan. This intricate piece of art is a Museum quality Kyugetsu Geisha Hagoita or Japanese Geisha Girl shuttlecock paddle and ball display, and was created by a Japanese artist. It was professionally made, and would be a beautiful addition to any museum, Organization, or collectors home. I believe the cabinet may be cherry wood?not positive. All of the elements of the display are secured, and the entire thing is not very heavy, so it can be easily moved by a single person. If they look like rackets, it's because hagoita really started life as paddles for the Japanese ancestor to badminton, over 1,300 years ago. The game is called hanetsuki and its hagoita paddles and shuttlecocks were considered auspicious because the Japanese word for the material used to make the shuttlecocks sounded like the phrase "the child isn't sick." After the Edo period (1603?1868), hagoita decorated with sculptural images became a trend and the Kyugetsu Geisha Hagoita with Case is a beautiful example of that tradition as it continuous to this day. The Kyugetsu Geisha Hagoita comes in a 38 x 27 x 71 cm (15? x 10.6? x 28") glass and wood case, so from the moment you get it out of the box, it's ready to take its place in your collection. It features an image of a young Japanese woman dressed in a spectacular kimono made of silk and standing in front of a golden silk screen. Like all hagoita, the geisha-like figure is pictured from the waist up but the work that has been done for the clothing, face, and hair is so exquisite, you won't even notice the missing part! It can be shipped and it will have a shipping handling fee, which will be determined by time and material costs. We would be willing to send it out of the country, but if you are a foreign buyer, please contact us prior to buying so we can give you an accurate shipping quote for your location. All shipping, handling, packaging and insurance cost will be the responsibility of the buyer. Thank you for shopping Salty Dawg Salvage. Please come again! Features: ? japanese Geisha Hagoita Size: 15? x 10.6? x 28" Condition: Pre-Owned excellent condition, no noticeable wear. Exquisitely done.