In Miyakojima, Sujigai (water character shells) have been treasured since ancient times as a charm against evil. These shells are characterized by six protrusions and are named for their resemblance to the character for "water" (水). They are hung under the eaves of houses or at the entrance gates, and used as a talisman in the same way as Shisa statues. size: Width 23cm x Depth 15cm x Height 6.5cm #amulet #charm #seashell #object #Miyakojima #sea #OCEAN #islandnation #decoration #wave #underwater #tropical #surfing #diver #star ☆☆