japanese okiagari doll, SUMO, Sumotori

japanese okiagari doll, SUMO, Sumotori, made in Japan
Okiagari-koboshi or Okiagari-kob?shi (getting-up little priest) is a Japanese traditional doll. The toy is made from papier-mâché and is designed so that its weight causes it to return to an upright position if it is knocked over. Okiagari-kob?shi is considered a good-luck charm and a symbol of perseverance and resilience.