Is custom engraving available for free?

Yes. We offer free engraving services: up to 15 Chinese characters or 25 English letters. The engraving is located on the upper part of the head. Please allow an additional 1 business day for production; same-day shipping is not available.

Are assembly tools included with the purchase?

Yes. The box includes a complete set of DIY assembly tools: screwdriver, large wooden mallet, paint, palette, and brushes. A detailed Traditional Chinese instruction manual is also included for easy assembly and painting.

Does the owl's head move?

Yes. When you wind the key to play the music, the owl's head dances to the rhythm, performing a 360-degree rotation, bringing to life the dynamic imagery from ancient Shao tribe legends.

Product Details

Brand: KOKOMU / 敲敲木工房
SKU: 4403
Material: Birch plywood, Japanese Sankyo wind-up music box movement
Accessories: Screwdriver, paint, palette, brush, large wooden mallet
Quantity: 1 piece
Size: 80 x 70 x 130mm
Package Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 5 cm
Weight: 590 g
Origin: Taiwan (Designed and produced by Kokomu)
雷雕刻字: Customizable
中心轉音樂鈴機芯曲目: Customizable

商品特色賣點

✓Shao tribe spirit owl design, passing on blessings of protection
✓Powered by Japanese Sankyo movement for pure and stable sound quality
✓Head rotates rhythmically with the music, adding lively charm
✓Includes DIY assembly tools for a rewarding handmade experience

DIY Music Box

Owl Music Box - DIY

The Shao Tribe Guardian Owl Music Box features a head that rotates with the music!✓ Carries the cultural blessings of the Shao Tribe✓ High-quality Sankyo movement✓ Free custom engraving

NT$ 490

The Shao Tribe Guardian Owl Music Box features a head that rotates with the music!

✓ Carries the cultural blessings of the Shao Tribe
✓ High-quality Sankyo movement
✓ Free custom engraving

Details & Specifications

Thao Tribe Spirit Bird and Sacred Beast · A Melodious Chapter Guarding Women and Life

Owls hold an important place in many cultures, and this is especially true for the Thao people in Taiwan. According to Thao mythology, the owl is a spirit bird that guards women and fetuses. Legend has it that a young girl, ostracized by the tribe due to pregnancy, passed away in grief and anger, transforming into an owl to protect her people. Since then, whenever a woman in the tribe becomes pregnant, an owl flies to the eaves, calling gently to send blessings.

Kokomu Owl Music Box Sun Moon Lake Cultural Ornament

Sun Moon Lake Local Cultural Heritage · Containing Sincere Blessings

Sun Moon Lake is the traditional territory of the Thao people, where many owl totems are still preserved today. This music box, shaped like an owl, not only inherits Thao culture but also contains auspicious blessings for women and families.

✓ Guardian of Pregnant Women and Life: Calling in front of the house foretells a girl; calling behind the house foretells a boy
✓ Guide Through Mountains and Forests: A steady guide for lost hunters, a sacred beast strictly forbidden to be harmed or hunted
✓ Warm Solid Wood Craftsmanship: Combining the warmth of handmade work, presenting classic cultural characteristics and texture

Ink & Watercolor Legend Storybook

Sun Moon Lake Misty Lake Shadows × Owl Guardian Spirit Bird Imagery

On the shores of Sun Moon Lake, shrouded in mountain mist, an owl stands on the treetops, gazing at this land. Delicate ink wash rendering and elegant watercolor hues portray this century-old Thao story as both poignant and warm. As you manually rotate the music box, melodious music plays, and the owl's head dances rhythmically with the mechanism, as if softly singing the ancient legend.

Dynamic Rotating Head · Recreating the Ancient Touching Legend

As you turn the music box, the owl's head dances with the music, as if softly singing the ancient legends of the Thao people. Enjoy the sense of accomplishment from fine laser cutting and hand-assembled clockwork mechanisms.

✓ Dynamic Rotation Mechanism: The owl's head rotates rhythmically during music playback
✓ Precision Clockwork Movement: No batteries required; manually wind the vintage clockwork music
✓ Taiwan Handmade Experience: Wooden piece mortise and tenon DIY, suitable for parent-child crafting and quality gifting

Detailed Product Specifications and Material Description (Specifications)

Product Name

Kokomu Owl Music Box - DIY Assembly Version

Cultural Theme

Sun Moon Lake Thao Tribe Owl Guardian Spirit Bird (Thao Tribe Owl Legend)

Material

Selected Natural Wood (Basswood/Ply), Metal Clockwork Movement

Dynamic Feature

Head rotates 360° rhythmically during music playback

Origin

Original Design and Manufacturing by Kokomu in Puli, Taiwan

Assembly

Mortise and Tenon DIY Assembly (Includes Detailed Traditional Chinese Instruction Manual)

Free Custom Engraving Service

Custom Engraving Service

Personalized Touches • Free Custom Engraving Service

We can engrave your exclusive text to convey warm sentiments and commemorative blessings. This service is completely free of charge.

Character Limit

"Within 15 Chinese characters" or "Within 25 English letters" (including spaces and punctuation).

Service Fee

This product includes free engraving service; no additional fees are required.

Shipping Time Reminder: Engraving service requires 1 business day for production. Same-day shipping is not available. Please place your order in advance.

Material Focus ‧ Baltic Birch Plywood

Kokomu Premium Selection ‧ European Top-Tier Birch Plywood

E0 / E1 Eco-Friendly Low Formaldehyde Certified

Kokomu selects European Birch Plywood (Baltic Birch Plywood) sourced from high-latitude cold regions. Due to the cold climate and slow growth cycle, the birch wood is exceptionally dense and compact. Through a lamination technique where multiple thin wood veneers are glued together in a 90-degree cross-grain pattern, we create a craft-grade material that combines aesthetic appeal with outstanding durability.

Cross-section of European birch plywood showing multi-layered cross-lamination and warm wood grain

Multi-layer cross-laminated structure Fine and elegant wood grain

Precision laser micro-engraving Smooth and safe to touch

Ultimate Stability ‧ Resistant to Bending and Cracking

The multi-layer cross-grain structure significantly counteracts the stress caused by moisture and thermal expansion/contraction, preventing deformation or warping.

Fine Cut Surface ‧ Ideal for Precision Laser Engraving

The uniform texture is free of voids. Laser-cut edges exhibit an elegant caramel amber hue, with clear layer definition in the cross-section, ensuring high assembly fit.

Warm Tone ‧ Natural Wood Grain

The surface displays natural wood tones ranging from pale beige to ivory, with fine and elegant textures that provide a tactile and visual woodworking experience.

Non-Toxic and Safe ‧ Compliant with Eco-Standards

We use eco-friendly, low-formaldehyde adhesives that meet international E0 / E1 standards, ensuring safety for the whole family and children during crafting.

Genuine SANKYO Movement from Japan

18-Note Center-Wind Movement

This Product Features: 18-Note Center-Wind Spring Movement

Designed with a dual-head center-rotation mechanism, this精巧 mechanical system drives wooden components to rotate in a circular motion once the mainspring is wound.

Movement Brand

SANKYO Densan Co., Ltd. (Japan) – Precision Metal Comb

Operation

After winding the mainspring 2-3 turns, music plays continuously for approximately 30-45 seconds.

Song Selection

Curated tracks from our page’s playlist; exclusive models feature custom single-track compositions.

MORE ABOUT The Origins and Classic Craftsmanship of Music Boxes

● Products are crafted from solid wood or plywood. Variations in grain and color may occur due to the natural characteristics of the wood.

"Musical Movements"

1. To ensure quality, we exclusively use Japanese Sankyo movements.
2. We apologize, but we cannot accommodate custom music requests for single orders involving large quantities. If you require 200 units or more, please contact us at info@kokomu.com.
3. Our musical movements are mechanical, not electronic. Please avoid touching the comb directly with your hands to prevent rust.
4. There is no expiration date for the normal operation of our musical movements.
5. Once wound, a musical movement can play for approximately one minute. Winding the key two full turns is sufficient; over-winding may damage the movement.

"Ordering Information"

1. Orders placed on regular business days will be shipped on the same day or the following day. For 7-Eleven pickup orders, items will be shipped the same day and delivered to your designated store the day after tomorrow. For home delivery orders, items will be shipped the same day and delivered to your address the following day. (Excluding Saturdays and Sundays)
2. We ship products in cardboard boxes and include a complimentary paper shopping bag for your convenience.
3. Please note that we do not ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to our scheduled rest days. Additionally, home delivery services are unavailable during national holidays.
4. We offer two payment methods: "Payment at 7-Eleven" and "Home Delivery".
5. For items with large dimensions, we recommend choosing home delivery, especially for bulk orders, to ensure the best possible shipping condition.

"Designed and Made in Taiwan"

1. Our products are carefully designed and manufactured by Kokomu, rooted in the land of Taiwan.
2. Taiwan is home to many outstanding designs and products. Thank you for supporting us and other Taiwanese enterprises.
3. The meticulous attention to detail by Taiwanese consumers is reflected in the quality and dedication evident in our products.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This product uses a Japanese Sankyo wind-up movement. Simply turn the key to play the music and rotate the owl's head. No batteries needed, making it eco-friendly and full of vintage handmade charm.

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