Yōkai Senjafuda

Votive slip folio 15 recto 4, 769.952.C685 v.26

Two-unit votive slip with black border and green background. Contains text in upper left corner, two black and white slips in lower right corner, and image of votive picture with orange and blue demon figures.

Votive slip folio 5 verso 2, 769.952.C685 v.26

The bottom register of this slip shows the traditional spring ritual of scattering toasted beans to chase away demons. Here an actual oni is shown fleeing the beans. The oni is identifiable by his characteristic tiger-skin garment.

Votive slip folio 4 recto 6, 769.952.C685 v.26

Single-unit votive slip in three sections, each with own black border. Top half divided in two single units. Left has white text against black background. Right has image of votive panel hanging from roof. Bottom half contains image of three figures, one with a red demon mask hanging on his back.

Votive slip folio 13 verso 3, 769.952.C685 v.24

Two-unit votive slip with double black border. Close-up of tattoo on man's arm. Tattoo of demon. Red and green squares with black text in upper left corner.

Votive slip folio 16 verso 1, 769.952.C685 v.23

A twist on the traditional spring ritual of scattering toasted beans to chase away demons. Here a girl (instead of a man, who traditionally performed this role) is chasing away demons with senjafuda instead of beans. The text shows that this is actually an announcement for a senjafuda exchange meeting to take place on December 31st at midnight, sponsored by the Women’s Association.

Votive slip folio 13 recto 2, 769.952.C685 v.21

Single-unit votive slip with double black border. White slip with black text, purple cartouche with black text at top. Image of bow and arrow, green goblin mask.

Votive slip folio 14 verso 5, 769.952.C685 v.16

Single-unit votive slip with double black border. Purple and orange squares at top with black text. Demon mask.

Votive slip folio 12 verso 1, 769.952.C685 v.15

Two-unit votive slip with double black border. Kabuki scene. Male figure with red genie. Decorative fan shapes at top with ren mark patterns and black text.