Windsock Item Number: 1184/165 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carp-shaped windsock, decorated in bright colours and gold paint. The mouth of the fish serves as the mouth of the fabric tube, with an internal (wooden?) structure holding the opening in a circle. The bright fish design covers most of the outside; the predominant colours are blue, black and gold.
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 Japan Pavilion before November 1986
- Received from Japan Pavilion (Donor) during November 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Japan Pavilion
- Received from
- Japan Pavilion (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1986
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1184/0165 a