Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. sculpture (visual works)
8. [sculpture by function]
9. fetish figures

Anotations

Scope note:

Japanese clay humanoid figures characteristic of the Jōmon period. These have stylized features such as large goggle-like eyes and exaggerated bodily proportions, though forms differed and evolved thoughout the period. Some are thought to be fertility symbols, but different forms may have had other functions.