Ancient statue

Ancient Statue
Real-world counterpart
Jomon Period "Dogū" Figurine
Year		Unknown
Artist		Unknown
Main appearances
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Name in other languages  いにしえのちょうこく  远古的雕塑  Statuette antique  Estatua primitiva  Statua antica  Древняя статуя  태고의 조각  遠古的雕塑  Statuette antique  Estatua primitiva  Uraltstatue  Prehistorisch beeldje

The Ancient Statue is a statue in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It is based on Jomon Period "Dogū" figurines.

In New Leaf, the statue is displayed in the first artwork room, in the southeast quadrant.

Art details

In New Horizons

Real artwork

Forgery

Jōmon Period "Dogū" Figurine Shakōki-dogū
Artist Unknown, 1000-400 BCE
Fired pottery

Museum description	A mysterious, riveting doll made from kneaded, unglazed dirt during the Jōmon period. Its large round eyes resemble goggles that intercept light, so its name should come as no surprise. "Shakōki" means "light-intercepting goggles," and a dogū is a small animal figurine.
Buy price	4,980 Bells
Sell price	1,245 Bells
Obtain from	Jolly Redd's Treasure Trawler
Authenticity	In the forgery, the statue has a pair of antennae on its head. Additionally, the forged statue's eyes will glow in the night, and it will float if interacted with as an ordinary piece of furniture. If the statue does not have a pair of antennae, it is genuine.
Furniture size

Authenticity

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, if the Dogū's eyes are open, it is fake. If its eyes are closed, it is genuine.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if the Dogū has antennas on the head, then it is a forgery. The forged Dogū's eyes will periodically glow, and if placed as a regular furniture item, it will float when interacted with.

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  The genuine Ancient Statue, as it appears in New Leaf

• Fake Ancient Statue (New Leaf).png

  The fake Ancient Statue, as it appears in New Leaf

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  The fake Ancient Statue, as it appears in New Horizons

Museum exhibit description

"Shakoki refers to how big, round eyes look like Inuit snow goggles used for blocking light."

— Museum Exhibit, Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Real-world information

A Dogu figurine

Created from 1000-400 BC, these fired pottery pieces are widely believed to be representations of mother goddesses associated with fertility, due to their female body shape, big eyes, small waists, and wide hips. As the pieces are fragile, it is quite rare to find unbroken Dogū, such as the one found in the Animal Crossing series.

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