Tenome Enamel Pin

Title

Tenome Enamel Pin

Date Created

18 January 2021

is composed of

Zinc alloy, silver plating, hard enamel, two pin posts, black rubber clutches.

is illustrated by

Yuri Cantrell

Description

Tenome is a distinctive yokai from Japanese folklore, characterized by its unnerving appearance: instead of on its head, it possesses a large eye in each palm, which constantly moves and gazes. Legend suggests Tenome was once a human, possibly a criminal punished in death by this transformation. This yokai is known to haunt dark places like lonely paths and alleys, where it startles and terrifies unsuspecting travelers, particularly those who are curious or nosy. Tales often depict Tenome's eyes as having a hypnotic or mesmerizing effect, adding to its eerie and unsettling nature. Encounters with Tenome are described as surreal and chilling, serving as a cautionary tale against trespassing into forbidden areas.