Pineapple shisa by Helen Betts

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30-APR-2001

Pineapple shisa

This giant shisa (lion-dog) was located at the Nago Pineapple Park. Smaller shisa are usually put on rooftops and gateposts to ward evil spirits away.

Crab crossing, posted earlier:

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larose forest photos		30-Jul-2017 15:36
What fun this would be in a garden. Great shot. V

Tom Munson		30-Jul-2017 14:56
This is a wonderful capture, Helen.

Tom LeRoy		30-Jul-2017 09:31
Certainly would do the job! A small one would be nice around the house... V

Zeeby		30-Jul-2017 08:23
An very interesting sculpture. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		30-Jul-2017 07:39
Beautiful well presented and well captured image. Helen. V

joseantonio		30-Jul-2017 04:03
a bit scary but nice with those flowers around.V.

globalgadabout		30-Jul-2017 00:03
this would ward off evil spirits, and even benign ones too..

Jim Coffman		29-Jul-2017 23:44
That is a great capture of this menacing looking creature!