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Mythical Creatures: Tengu (Japan) By Derek Anderson, Joel Anderson, 2022

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Tengu, spelled in Japanese as: ‘天狗,’ means ‘Heavenly Sentinel.’ These seemingly supernatural beings are winged Japanese mountain and forest ‘yōkai.’ Yōkai are a special class of supernatural entities in Japanese folklore who sometimes take on a divine role as messengers. The tengu’s supernatural powers include the ability to shape-shift into human or animal forms. The creature can speak to humans without moving its mouth, it can also move instantly from place to place without using its wings, and it has the magical ability to appear uninvited in the dreams of the living. The tengu are also known for their skill in martial arts and other forms of ancient Japanese combat. Inspired by the legends of mysterious creatures and mythical monsters from around the world, Anderson Design Group poster artists hand-rendered a vintage-styled poster of this Japanese legend. This classic monster design is available as a poster print, canvas, metal sign, mini-canvas, or as a notecard or postcard. To learn more about the history and stories of the Tengu, check out the website Tofugu.

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No print is complete without a stunning frame to complement it. We offer three different frame styles: Simple, Standard, and Deluxe, courtesy of our friends and neighbors at Belle Meade Framers. See below for features and measurements.

  • Simple Frames img
    • 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
    • Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
    • Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
    • No mat is included, just the frame and your fantastic poster choice
    • 11x14" print—total frame size is 13x16"
    • 18x24" print—total frame size is 20x26"
    • 24x32" print—total frame size is 26x34"
  • Standard Frames img
    • 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
    • Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
    • Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
    • Includes a classy cream-colored mat
    • 11x14" print—total frame size is 18x22"
    • 18x24" print—total frame size is 26x32"
    • 24x32" print—total frame size is 32x40"
  • Deluxe Frames img
    • 2" flat wood-grain molding
    • Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
    • Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
    • Includes a supreme combination of cream and mocha-colored mat layers
    • 11x14" print—total frame size is 20x24"
    • 18x24" print—total frame size is 28x34"
    • 24x32" print—total frame size is 34x42"

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