Hannya Mask kijinkei The hannya masks represent a

The hannya masks represent a woman who has turned into a demon because of their intense jealousy

each mask is crafted to capture the details and fierce expression of the Tengu

The dance has a mythical origin that some researchers have traced to a celebratory performance given at Shakamuni's (釈迦 ) birth or to a dance by the guardian god Isakawa Myoujin (率河明神) reveling in the retreat of the Korean Silla (新羅) army

He beats the drums with pestles to make thunder while leaping from tree to tree during storms

Bori-kuma (熊彫り) or Kibori kuma (木彫り熊) is a traditional Japanese craft that consists of a wooden carving of a bear with a fish in its mouth

Hannya Mask kijinkei The hannya masks represent aJapanese Hannya Mask Capture the beauty and unique look with this handmade, vintage hannya mask sourced and shipped directly from Japan. This stunning Japanese mask, crafted by skilled artisans, embodies the powerful emotions and story behind one of the world's most captivating and well known masks. Our masks are hand sourced by our team of licensed antique dealers here in Japan. You may have seen a hannya mask tattoo or read about its long history in