Collection: Shishimai Japanese Lion Dance Heads | Authentic Antique | Wabisabi Mart

Shishimai — Japanese Lion Dance Heads

The Shishimai (獅子舞) is one of Japan's most beloved traditional performance arts — a lion dance performed at New Year celebrations to bring good luck, drive away evil spirits and usher in prosperity. Our Shishimai collection features authentic antique lion dance heads (Shishi Gashira) hand-selected in Japan and authenticated under our official antique dealer license, shipped direct from Japan.

About Shishimai

In Japanese tradition, being bitten by the Shishi lion head brings happiness, eliminates evil and expels demons. Shishimai are performed at shrines and festivals across Japan every New Year, and authentic antique Shishi Gashira are among the rarest and most striking pieces of Japanese folk art available to collectors.

Why Shop at Wabisabi Mart?

• Licensed antique dealer — every piece authenticated under Japanese law
• Hand-selected — individually sourced, never mass-produced
• Ships direct from Japan — straight from the source
• Authentic wear and patina — genuine pieces used in real Japanese ceremonies