## Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Ainu Couple Wood Statues – Hokkaido Folk Art w/ Pamphlet

Up for sale is an authentic vintage hand-carved wooden statue set depicting an Ainu Elder (*Ekashi*) and Woman (*Fuchi*) mounted on a dark wooden display base. Crafted in Hokkaido, Japan by **Daisetsu Soki** (*Hokkaido Daisetsu Soki-sha*).

Retains its original **gold foil gold label** on the base and includes the rare original **explanatory insert pamphlet** detailing Hokkaido Ainu folk art and heritage.

### Details:

* **Subject:** Ainu Man & Woman (*Ekashi & Fuchi*)

* **Culture:** Ainu Indigenous / Japanese Folk Art (*Mingei*)

* **Origin:** Hokkaido, Japan

* **Maker:** Daisetsusan Soki Wooden Craft Co.

* **Material:** Hand-Carved Hardwood

* **Includes:** Display base, original gold foil label, original story insert

### Condition:

In **excellent vintage condition** with beautiful wood grain, deep dark stain, and intact paint highlights (red headband and green trim). Paper pamphlet shows minor age tanning. *(Please review all photos for complete cosmetic detail).*

### Shipping & Handling:

Will be safely bubble-wrapped and shipped securely in a sturdy cardboard box via USPS Ground Advantage. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for looking!