Windsock Item Number: N2.736 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carp-shaped windsock, decorated in bright colours, mainly red, gold, pink and yellow. Eyes are of green and yellow appliqued paper. Mouth is wired and a fibre string hangs from the opening.
History Of Use
Koinobori (鯉のぼり) or carp windsocks, streamers, or banners are displayed to celebrate Tango no sekku (端午の節句), historically an annual event for boys, which is now designated a national holiday, as Children’s Day, on May 5 in Japan.
Iconographic Meaning
Carp fish are considered a good example of courage and determination.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Anne M. Smith
- Received from Anne M. Smith (Donor)
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Anne M. Smith
- Received from
- Anne M. Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good