tower-shaped wooden talisman
A wooden charm shaped like a small tower, associated with the Somin Shōrai legend and used to ward off epidemics.
The Somin Shōrai talisman is displayed at the entrance of homes to ward off epidemics.
apron-shaped straw deity to ward off disease
A straw effigy or charm in the shape of an apron-wearing figure, also derived from the Somin Shōrai legend and used for protection against illness.
The Somin Shōrai doll is made of straw and has an apron-like shape.
From the name of a legendary figure, Somin Shōrai, who appears in Japanese folklore as a protector against disease. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.