Shishigashira
獅子頭
Shishigashira
獅子頭
What is Shishigashira?
'Shishigashira' (lion head) is the part of the head used in the 'Shishimai' (lion dance). Shishimai is one of the folk performing arts danced at New Year's and festivals since ancient times and is regarded as a good-luck talisman. It is also dedicated to pray for a good harvest and the extermination of demons in the area. The most famous example is the Sanbijishi Shishi-mai (three lion dances) performed by a group of three dancers mainly in the Kanto region. The lion heads are carved out of wood and lacquered in red, black, gold, and other colors.
The lion head is the part of the head used for the lion dance. Lion dance is one of the folk performing arts that dances at New Year's and festivals from ancient times and has been regarded as a lucky charm. It is also dedicated to pray for a good harvest and the expulsion of the devil in the area. The three-headed lion dance, which is performed by a group of three people mainly in the Kanto region, is famous. The lion head is carved in wood and lacquered in red, black, gold, etc.
The lion head is an indispensable festival tool in the area. For those who are thinking of a new lion head, we can also repair the lion head that we have been using so far.
Three-headed lion (black lion head)
