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 Shisa are found in all types of colors and unique designs throughout Okinawa and the Ryukyu archipelago The Stone Lion of Tomori The oldest and largest shisa statue in all of Okinawa, the Stone Lion of Tomori, was erected in 16 and is 5 ½ feet by 4 ½ feet large The Stone Lion of Tomori is probably the most published and oldest Shisa (lion dog statue) on the island of Okinawa, Japan The photo was taken during the Battle of Okinawa This copy of the original press release photo was provided by The Shisa (Liondog) seen today are kiln fired clay or, plastic figures used as good luck charms Throughout Okinawa they, guard gates, homes, bridges and offices, to ward off evil spirits Often, they are sold to tourists on key chains and as jewelry Often, they are brightly colored To discover the origins of the Ryukyu Shisa, you'd have to Shisa Lion Okinawa Japan Okinawa Okinawa Japan Japan Lionfish okinawa japan