Location: Cape Kamui 神威岬, Shakotan Peninsula, Hokkaido. Size: 7 x 10 x 2cm
Cape Kamui is revered for its rugged beauty and dramatic cliffs facing the Sea of Japan. This tegata bears the inscriptions “交通安全” (traffic safety) and “家内安全” (household safety), making it not only a collector’s piece but also a talisman for well-being and protection during journeys.
Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.
