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Miyata Arashimura - Dojin Mask - August - Folk Craft - Mask - Exorcism - Guardian Deity - Matchmaking - Miyagi Prefecture
Product Details
Doshinmen (Road God Mask) - Woodcraft - Folkloric Material
Artist: Arashimura Miyata (Matsumoto City, Miyagi Prefecture)
This is the August mask among the masks representing each month from January to December.
βοΈ August is Yaburu (To Tear/Break)
Be careful even when torn, it's even better.
Size:
10cm x 7.5cm x 3.5cm (depth)
Home storage item.
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*About Doshinmen:
Doshinmen are folk toys created to bring the DΕsojin (road deity), who is enshrined at roadsides such as mountain passes, crossroads, and village borders to ward off evil spirits and epidemics, into the home.
These masks are created in parallel with the JΕ«ni Choku (Twelve Directs), one of the calendrical notations that indicate good or bad fortune, dates, and directions recorded in history. Each mask has a different expression imagined from its meaning.
They are valuable woodcrafts as folkloric materials, expressing various wishes such as protection for travelers and matchmaking, with primitive, eccentric, wild, and free expressions, a sense of wonder, and simplicity embodied in the masks.
Daily Cleaning: Use a soft brush or damp cloth to gently wipe away dirt. Avoid harsh chemicals. For mesh areas, use diluted mild detergent and a soft brush.
Drying: Air dry in a cool, shaded place after cleaning. Avoid direct sunlight or high heat, which can cause fading and glue deterioration.
Storage: Stuff with paper to maintain shape when not in use. Store in a dry, ventilated area to prevent mold. Rotate between multiple pairs to extend lifespan.
Usage Notes: Designed for basketball. Not recommended for hiking, long-distance running, or other specialized sports where different performance features are required.




