Pin wheel Stand with Flag

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a decorative object composed of two intricate pinwheel-like structures mounted on a vertical pole, which is secured in a wooden base. Each pinwheel design is symmetrical, featuring wooden pegs arranged in a circular pattern, and adorned with vibrant sections of colors including red, yellow, and green. Extending from the structure are four long fabric ribbons in different colors: purple, white, yellow, and pink, each with a small bell attached at the end, providing an element of movement and sound. The background is a plain, neutral wall, allowing the colorful ribbons and intricate structure to stand out prominently against the subdued tones. This artistic piece is potentially used for decoration or ceremonial purposes and exemplifies skilled craftsmanship in its precise construction and vibrant presentation, capturing attention through its blend of color and texture.

The image displays a decorative object composed of two intricate pinwheel-like structures mounted on a vertical pole, which is secured in a wooden base. Each pinwheel design is symmetrical, featuring wooden pegs arranged in a circular pattern, and adorned with vibrant sections of colors including red, yellow, and green. Extending from the structure are four long fabric ribbons in different colors: purple, white, yellow, and pink, each with a small bell attached at the end, providing an element of movement and sound. The background is a plain, neutral wall, allowing the colorful ribbons and intricate structure to stand out prominently against the subdued tones. This artistic piece is potentially used for decoration or ceremonial purposes and exemplifies skilled craftsmanship in its precise construction and vibrant presentation, capturing attention through its blend of color and texture.

Name/Title

Pin wheel Stand with Flag

Entry/Object ID

2020.7.42

Description

Wooden pinwheel stand with a black and white pole. There is a blue, white, red, yellow, and pink ribbon flag with bells attached at the bottom. from a Hina-Matsuri set brought by Michik Takaoka to promote increased awareness of Japanese culture in 2004.