They're back! Get 'em while we've got 'em!
With traditional Japanese clothing a small carved figurine was often used to attach a cord from the belt of a kimono that held up a small pouch or basket. This cord was secured to the belt with carved ornamental figures (often of ivory or wood). Celebrated Providence sculptor Gage Prentiss has created a series of Lovecraftian netsuke for you to enjoy (kimono not required). He's written a fun backstory about Ito, the fictitious sculptor of the pieces. The available netsuke are:
- Cat of Ulthar
- Deep One
- Dagon on Whale
- Ghoul with Bone
- Elder Thing
- Shoggoth (NEW)
Pick your favorite or collect all five! All sculptures are cast in polyeurethane resin and are roughly 2.5 inches tall (or wide).
Please note, these netsuke are intended for decorative use and are not meant to be worn.
The details on the item are quite incredible for it's small size! My first choice was Dagon, as it is easily the most dynamic of the bunch, as Father of Deep ones is engaged in battle with a whale. All of them look freat though and I will likely expand my collection in the future.
The card with extended backstory provides extra flavor.
Read the story then get this!
He's called a ghoul but his real name is Leroy. Really cool, he spends his time, while being watched, knawing on bones while sitting buck naked on his throne.
The cat of Ulthar appears to be an homage to cats that hunt humanoids rather than little birdies and their nests.
Bought all these recently, very happy with them all, they are very well detailed.
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WOW! This piece is beautiful and better than the pictures on the website. It is so detailed, I would think this Deep One came straight from Innsmouth. A proud edition to my budding Lovecraft collection. I highly recommend getting one, or two, or if you are able, the whole set.
