Hannya Mask Omoikane Traditional Japanese Onna Ko-Omote Mask

Traditional Japanese Onna Ko-Omote Mask

The dance allegedly comes from two Chinese folklore myths

This deity (God) is named God of "Saki Barai" which means to remove dirt from the road/ path ahead

Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by Tanabe Seisuke

Traditional Japanese Paper

Hannya Mask Omoikane Traditional Japanese Onna Ko-Omote MaskTraditional Japanese Hannya Mask Description The Hannya () mask is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater. Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well known stories, developed in Japan during the 14th century. The Hannya mask is used in many noh and kygen Japanese plays, as well as in Shinto ritual kagura dances. The Hannya mask portrays the souls of