One interesting aspect of co-op living is that typically there is a higher rate of owner occupancy than with condominiums. In fact, many co-ops specifically prohibit renting of apartments. As a result, in my experience, co-op members are usually more active than condominium owners in the management of the property.
The motifs of these dolls often echo those of true Hakata Dolls: characters from Japanese lore and classic literature, Kabuki theater, Ukiyo-e wood prints, and even Japanese pop culture. The floats once grew to heights of 16 meters (52.5 feet).
by Joshua J. Mark. Shabti dolls (also known as `shawbtiâ and `ushabtiâ) were funerary figures in ancient Egypt who accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Their name is derived from the Egyptian `swbâ for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answerâ (`wSbâ) and so the Shabtis were known as `The Answerersâ.n the Third Intermediate Period (1069-850 BCE) there appeared a special Shabti with one hand at the side and the other holding a whip; this was the overseer doll. During this period the Shabti seem to have been regarded less as replacement workers or servants for the deceased and more as slaves.