Guardian gods of fishing boats called ‘Funadama-san’

UnknownSyouwa period,20th century

Seto Inland Sea Folk History Museum
Takamatsu City, Japan

Gods for protecting fishing boats called “Funadama-san”. As their whole livelihood depended on very dangerous seas, fishermen were very dedicated to their gods and would make offerings of rice to Funadama-san every morning, praying to return home safely.
Selected as a National Significant Tangible Folk Culture Asset.
Found in Tanabe City,Wakayama Prefecture.

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Title: Guardian gods of fishing boats called ‘Funadama-san’
Creator: Unknown
Date: Syouwa period,20th century
Type: wooden
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.jp/setorekishi/

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