A new addition to the collection...
Mum & Dad have bought me a new netsuke for Xmas, this one is again carved from a tagua (palm oil) nut and is in the shape of a Japanese god. The god is Daikokuten and is carrying a mallet, which is a Japanese symbol of prosperity. 
Isn't he cute! The detail on his kinomo is lovely.
2 comments:
Tagua nuts do not contain oil but a clear liquid [ edible ]wich as it matures turn solid and very hard and suitable for carving. Good luck with your collection. JL. jorlor@gmail.com
Thanks, I was only going off the information given to me by the person from whom I bought the tagua nut netsukes from. I'm glad you've set me straight.
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