Nationality
Unknown
Preview
Date of Work
Unknown
Medium
Wood
Height
Open Mouth: 6 1/2" Closed Mouth: 6 3/8"
Width
Open Mouth: 4 3/8" Closed Mouth: 4"
Depth
Both: 3"
Collection/Provenance
East Asian Room
Status
Stored: S01 Box 17
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
Set of two dark stained wooden Shisa guardian dogs. They generally come in pairs and are placed flanking each other on or in homes. The closed mouth Shisa keeps good spirits from leaving the home. The open mouth Shisa prevents bad spirits from entering the home.
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Small crack on the base of the open mouth Shisa.
Rights
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