Living SAIKAI (Others) | Blowfish Whistles

Description:
Handmade By A 2Nd Generation Doll Maker, Hisako Kakiuchi. Each Ceramic Whistle Makes A Low And Hollow Sound When Blown Gently.

Measurements:
Medium Whistle – 2.5” X 2”
Large Whistle – 3” X 2.5”

History:

These Whimsical Doll-Shaped Whistles Were Designated A Special Traditional Craft By The Government Of Fukuoka, Japan. Hisako Kakichui Trained Under Her Father And Doll Maker, Keichi Kakiuchi And Master Doll-Maker, Yoichi Kojima. Many Of Her Pieces Belong To The Kyushu National Museum And Her Award Winning Designs Have Been Recognized Both In Japan And Abroad.