Artwork 80020

Catalog note / 解説

Rarely seen limited editon double-oban sized print by Tokuriki. Title and artist signature at lower left. Artist signature and \"First edition of 200 prints\" note at lower right in margin. From: \"Though this New Year's Eve ritual is observed throughout Oga, all yhat is known of its origins is that it is an old and important folk-cultural event. Namahage, played by young men in domenic masks and traditional straw garments, make the rounds of houses in their village. They burst into these houses searching for new community members like young wives and children. In an inimitable throaty scream, the Namahage encourage (order?) these newcomer…