Two Children in a Basket Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Description:

1950s-60s ceramic salt and pepper shaker set in the form of black children in a basket. When placed in the basket, the children appear to kick their legs out. The child on the right is for the salt and the child on the left is for the pepper.

Product Origin:

Japan.

Background:

To learn more about this piece read "The Picaninny Caricature"

Statement: We understand these objects may inflict offense through their embodiment of racist ideology by depicting stereotypical and discriminatory imagery and language. However, we hope to educate our community and encourage personal reflection through interacting and understanding the historical context of these objects, rather than ignoring them.