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Before Barbie … Morikami Museum And Japanese Gardens

Presents ‘Avatars Of The Samurai Spirit’ Dolls Exhibit

Long before Barbie
became de rigueur, dolls
were utilized around the
world for a variety of
societal purposes, ranging
from banishing spirits to
breaking cultural barriers.
A new exhibit on display
from April 27 through Oct.
6 at the Morikami Museum
in Delray Beach is an
intriguing example.
It was customary in
Japan to display dolls during Momotarō with animal entourage
Tango no Sekku or Boy’s Mid-19th c., late Edo period Young boy holding an iris
Day Festival to impede Wood, gofun, glass, silk and hair sheath
disease. After the start By Hirata Yōko (1906-1975) Kato Kiyomasa
of the Edo Period (1603- ca. 1935, Shōwa period ca. 1850, Edo period
1868) and the rise of the Pigmented gofun, glass, silk, Gold lacquered paper with
warrior class, the Japanese hair and straw chiseled metal, silk and straw
developed the popular
practice of displaying
musha-ningyō, or warrior
dolls. Symbolizing human
virtues like courage, loyalty
and self-sacrifice; these
dolls were modeled after
historical and legendary
figures adorned in miniature Musha Ningyō
armor and helmets. Shortly Banner (nobori) with Benkei
after WWII, the festival was and Minamoto Yoshitsune
rededicated to both genders ca. 1900, Meiji period Empress Jingu (detail)
and became a national Hand-painted and paste- Mid-19th c., Edo period
holiday known as Kodomo resist dyed cotton Wood, pigmented gofun, glass, lacquer, mother-of-pearl,
no Hi, or Children’s Day. metal, and fur
Beginning April 27 through Oct. 6, the Morikami
Museum and Japanese Gardens will present Musha- Series, journey into the fascinating world of the samurai
Ningyō: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit. Curated by Alan and discover its embodiment in Japanese doll culture.
Scott Pate, the new exhibition features more than 50 The cost is free with paid museum admission.
musha-ningyō sourced from private collections. These About Alan Scott Pate.
meticulously outfitted effigies were designed by leading Art dealer, museum curator, and academic Alan Scott
doll artists from the 19th and 20th centuries and take their Pate has established himself as the foremost authority
inspiration from Japan’s powerful martial past. of antique ningyō outside of Japan. Having authored
Musha-ningyō dolls on display will include Empress numerous books, articles, and videos on the subject, he
Jingū (a shaman and interpreter of dreams); Toyotomi also guest-curate’s exhibitions across the United States
Hideyoshi (Japan’s second “Great Unifier”); Kato and Japan and frequently lectures about the wonderment
Kiyomasa (nicknamed “The Devil General”); Minamoto and historical significance of Japanese dolls to audiences
Yorimasu (an archer and monster-slayer); and Kintarō and around the world.
Momotarō (two young men with superhuman strength). Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located Boy’s Day scene
Museum members will have the opportunity to meet at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more By Yamakawa Eitokusai III (Yasujiro, 1864-1941)
Alan Scott Pate on Friday, April 26 at 1 p.m. During the information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. ca. 1935, Shōwa period
Musha-Ningyō: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit Speaker All photos courtesy of Alan Scott Pate Wood, pigmented gofun, glass, silk and metal

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