Komainu / Shishi Set size120 and curved eyebrows to give

and curved eyebrows to give the impression of laughter emerging from the parted lips

Traditional Wooden Japanese Matsuomyoujin Mask

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known for its "bean-throwing" ritual

Foxes play a giant role in Japanese folklore - they are both loved and feared by the Japanese people

Komainu / Shishi Set size120 and curved eyebrows to giveTraditional Japanese Komainu Shishi Set Description The Komainu () and Shishi () are lions who protect both Buddhist and Shinto Shrines. The origins lead back to ancient China. Traditionally paired, male and female, one depicted with their mouth open to scare off demons or closed to shelter and keep in good spirits. Males are depicted with open mouths with a horn on its head and a paw resting on a sacred wish fulfilling jewel "hoshunotama" which