Its impossible to go anywhere in Okinawa without seeing shisa dogs perched atop rooftops, crouching on walls, or gracing entryways. Shisa's are lion dogs of chinese origin that were adopted by Okinawans in the 15th Century to guard against evil spirits and misfortune.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / All
Species Dog (Other)
Size 793 x 1432px
File Size 104.7 kB
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