Lots of the little shrines I find in the mountains are filled with anicent or very old beauty within the realm of crafsmen. This picture grasp me more than any as Im pondering anicent Japanese man and thier connection, their spiritual concept associated with enlightenment and direct communication with a higher plane of existence. Yes, this artifact is let to rot upon the walls of the shrines entrance!
The two guys are samurai i think.
Theye are being watched by a spirit with the all seing eye.
Probably a story passed on through word from generation to generation.