right whale

Mediumwood

Dimensions3 × 10 1/2 × 3 in. (7.6 × 26.7 × 7.6 cm)

Object number2003.13.10

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionThese models have been used at an annual religious festival "Oyumi Shinju" at Asuka Jinjya (Shinto Shrine) in Taiji Town. These two specific models were captured by crew members of Waka Maru, a small catcher boat owned by Mr. Miyoichi Kaino, whose daughter's husband is Mr. Jyunichi Kaino. It is believed that the models will bring good catch in the year if you could struggle and successfully get one of three at the festival.ProvenanceThese models (2003.13.9 and 2003.13.10) have been used at an annual religious festival "Oyumi Shinju" at Asuka Jinjya (Shinto Shrine) in Taiji Town. These two
specific models were captured by crew members of Waka Maru, a small catcher boat owned by Mr. Miyoichi Kaino, whose daughter's husband is Mr. Jyunichi Kaino. It is believed that the models will bring good catch in the year if you could struggle and successfully get one of three at the festival.

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