Kubakasaya Shisa Okinawa Entrance Ganju Good Feng Warmth from Lucky Ryukyu Figurine, Souvenir, Pair, Shisa, Small, Luck, Shui, Evil, Charm,

[Material: Stones and sand hardened with resin] [Size: Male (Height: Approx. 5.5cm, Width: Approx. 5.1cm, Depth: Approx. 6.9cm, Weight: Approx. 138g) Female (Height: Approx. 5.4cm・Width: Approx. 5.2cm・Depth: Approx. 6.4cm・Weight: Approx. 126g)] What is Shisa? It is said that the roots of Shisa may have originated from the Sphinx in Egypt, and it is said that it was brought to Ryukyu from China via Egypt and the Silk Road during the Ryukyu Kingdom's Age of Discovery (14th to 15th century). It is considered. It is said that the Shisa, which has spread all over Okinawa as a talisman and guardian deity, takes in happiness from the male's mouth, and that the female, whose mouth is closed, will not let happiness escape. It is also said that Shisa has the power to purify monsters (majimushi) instead of avoiding them. Okinawa's guardian deity is also a symbol of marital harmony and is perfect as a gift. How to place a Shisa: Facing the Shisa, place the male on the right (the one with an open mouth) and the female on the left (the one with a closed mouth). Statues of guardian dogs and Aun are placed at the entrances of shrines, and these are also a kind of barrier, and it is said that Shisa can perform the same function as statues of guardian dogs and Aun. It is said that facing south will help prevent fires, while facing northeast will protect your home from typhoons and prevent water damage. It is said that monsters (magical bugs) come through people's paths, so it doesn't matter whether you place it inside or outside the entrance. The most important thing is to choose a place where you want to put it and a place where you can display it comfortably. The meaning of za and yoko... Sitting position: ``Sit down and protect your home well.'' Horizontal position: ``Things will go well when your hips rise.'' ＞＞What is Shisa?＜＜ It is said that Shisa's roots may have originated from the Sphinx in Egypt, and it is thought to have been brought to Ryukyu from China via Egypt and the Silk Road during the Ryukyu Kingdom's Age of Discovery (14th to 15th century). It is said that the Shisa, which has spread all over Okinawa as a talisman and guardian deity, takes in happiness from the male's mouth, and that the female, whose mouth is closed, will not let happiness escape. It is also said that Shisa has the power to purify monsters (majimushi) instead of avoiding them. Okinawa's guardian deity is also a symbol of marital harmony and is perfect as a gift. ＞＞How to place＜＜ Facing the shisa, place the male on the right (the one with an open mouth) and the female on the left (the one with a closed mouth). Statues of guardian dogs and Aun are placed at the entrances of shrines, and these are also a kind of barrier, and it is said that Shisa can perform the same function as statues of guardian dogs and Aun. It is said that facing south will help prevent fires, while facing northeast will protect your home from typhoons and prevent water damage. It is said that monsters (magical bugs) come through people's paths, so it doesn't matter whether you place it inside or outside the entrance. The most important thing is to choose a place where you want to put it and a place where you can display it comfortably. ＞＞Meaning of za and horizontal＜＜ Sitting posture: “Sit down and protect your home” Side view: “Things go well when things go well”