A talisman item featuring a wooden carved old man mask. This item has been serving as a protective wall hanging in the home of a Japanese author. Mounted on a wooden board, it features a wooden carved old man mask, acting as a guardian to prevent evil spirits from entering the household. In Japan, there's a belief that Yokai and Oni, akin to Western demons, can bring misfortune if they enter a residence. This wall hanging was specifically adorned to ward off such potential misfortunes. The wooden board is inscribed with the production year, Taisho 3 (1914). Condition: Since it has been displayed for a long time, there are some scratches and signs of deterioration. However, there are no issues with displaying it for decorative purposes. [[[ Shipping ]]] The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by FedEx, DHL or Japan Post depend on the situation. It takes about 2-10 days to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.