Another Goodwill find. At first I thought he was a Buddha, but upon closer examination, it's a Sumo! When my daughter lived in Japan, she used to send me video tapes of the Sumo matches. Even though a great many Americans consider them laughable, the Sumo wrestlers are some of the most talented athletes anywhere. A friend of my daughter's, who is also a Martial Artist, said that they are to be the most feared of all the Martial Artists. Even though my daughter has been back in America for several years now, and I do not have access to Japanese TV, I still miss watching Sumo. I think I'll call him Musashimaru, as he was my favorite. Oh, by the way, I think this statue was intended to be an incense holder.
Happy Easter!
3 comments:
Interesting little fellow. If he is open at the back, he greatly resembles what Benny Hana used to use for elaborate drinks. The hole in the tummy is for a straw. I'm a Canadian, formerly American, and I love Sumo. The tournament in LA last June was very well attended by enthusiastic fans, and the North American Sumo Championships were held in Stevenston, British Columbia a couple of years ago. American Sumo is very different, but it's alive.
I enjoy Sumo wrestling also but like you don't get to see much of it. They are definitely big guys.
This is cute! and yes i think it is an incense burner:)
hugs
sissie
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