{"product_id":"ft235-japan-vintage-craft-kaga-shishigashira-加賀-獅子頭","title":"FT235 - Japan Vintage craft Kaga Shishigashira 加賀 獅子頭","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a charming Kaga Shishigashira 加賀 獅子頭 a traditional folk craft lion head from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Carved from wood in a faceted, geometric style and accented with horsehair for its mane, this miniature lion head is a handcrafted 郷土玩具 (kyōdo gangu), or local toy, deeply rooted in regional festival culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Shishigashira, or lion head, is a key feature in Shishimai (獅子舞) — the Japanese lion dance — performed during festivals and New Year's celebrations to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe lion head represents a guardian spirit believed to ward off evil and bring blessings, especially at the start of a new year. This belief stems from the tradition of the 獅子舞 (Shishimai), or lion dance, where performers wear full lion masks or heads like this one. In homes, a smaller version like this is often displayed as a protective charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis particular figure, with its mischievous grin, red accents, and movable lower jaw, captures the spirit of Kaga’s vibrant traditional arts. Whether displayed as a collector's item or used as a seasonal decoration, it embodies the energy, charm, and protective symbolism of the lion dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 7.5 x 4.5 x 5cm\u003cbr\u003e6 x 9 x 6.5cm (Box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627069759819,"sku":"FT235","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/template_1_027eecaf-10ef-4547-9655-77c1c8f5c799.jpg?v=1760646618","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft235-japan-vintage-craft-kaga-shishigashira-%e5%8a%a0%e8%b3%80-%e7%8d%85%e5%ad%90%e9%a0%ad","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}