Antique Japanese Geisha Comb Kushi Hairpiece Kanzashi Gold Makie Shell Inlay 3" Shogiban The Tanuki is a native

The Tanuki is a native animal to Japan resembling in some ways a raccoon and often called a "raccoon-dog"

unifying the composition with confident authority

The handles are made of hand forged copper with handles in the classic moko (melon) shape

Decoration: Polychrome painted lotus pond with dragonfly

polished surfaces of the natural shell and slate stones offer a satisfying tactile experience as you place them on the board

Antique Japanese Geisha Comb Kushi Hairpiece Kanzashi Gold Makie Shell Inlay 3" Shogiban The Tanuki is a nativeThis is an antique late Edo Era (c. 1800 1850) Japanese hairpiece called a kushi. A Japanese comb is about much more than just styling your hair. Japanese kushi such as this one have been used since the prehistoric Jomon period. Some 400 years ago, Japan refined and transformed it into an elegant beauty accessory that became a work of art. Japanese kushi became expressions of a woman's character, social class, religion, and people could even tell what