gohei

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Scope note
Objects comprising upright wooden sticks with folded paper attached, forming a zigzag pattern on each side. The type of folding and paper varies based on the type of gohei and its related religious functions. Feature of Shinto practices; often placed in Shinto shrines or temples, either as an offering or as an indication of a deity's presence.
gohei
Accepted term: 20-May-2024