Sarubobo

Sarubobo japanese amulets hanging in front of a shop in Takayama.

A sarubobo is a Japanese amulet, particularly associated with the town of Takayama in Gifu prefecture. Sarubobos are red human-shaped dolls, with no facial features, made in a variety of sizes. Traditionally, sarubobos are made by grandmothers for their grandchildren as dolls, and for their daughters as a charm for good marriage, good children and to ensure a well-rounded couple.
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timtom.ch says:

And here's an interesting blog post about talismans and amulets that uses this image as an illustration.
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