Series: Legendary Creatures of Japan. Abumi-guchi (ah-boo-me-goo-chee) 鐙口, "stirrup mouth" It is a type of tsukumogami (sue-koo-moe-gah-me)(tools that have acquired a spirit) formed from a stirrup, usually one that once belonged to a dead soldier. It is said that the abumi-guchi will wait where it lies for the dead soldier to return. I am recreating legendary folklore of Japan in this ongoing series. With inspiration from ancient Ukiyo-e artist. You can find many of these creatures still inspiring manga artist today. Thank you for stopping by and look forward to future youkai. The last two pictures are my original concept paintings in acrylic from 2015. Reference picture is in the public domain. #youkai #legendarycreatures #creaturesofjapan #伝説の生き物 #妖怪 #watercolourpaint #gouachepainting #spiritsofjapan #鐙口 #abumiguchi #鳥山石燕 #ToriyamaIshiya (at St. Louis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BupjxhVFpiH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9600kt1s0acz












