YukiーOnna （雪女） "Snow Woman"

NameNetsuke

CultureJapanese

Date2022

Place madeNew Zealand, OCEANIA

(not assigned)JAPAN, East Asia, ASIA

Mediumcarved from Deer Antler (100mm length), eyes are inlaid Mother of Pearl

Dimensions100mm

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum Purchase, A.2022.45.2

Object numberFA.2022.45.2ab

ProvenanceMade in New Zealand by artist Fumio Noguchi in 2022, then purchased directly from the artist via their website

DescriptionNew Zealand Japanese artist Fumio Noguchi’s netsuke of Yuki-Onna. Yuki-onna is a spirit or yōkai in Japanese folklore that is often depicted in Japanese literature, films, or animation. When I was little, Yuki-Onna was a one of scariest Yokai / Obake. When it's heavy snow, snow storm, it is told Yuki-Onna may appear and she freezes people by her cold breath. This piece comes with the stand which is made from Deer Antler and White Beach stone.

A - Yuki-Onna main piece
B- Stand