Hannya Mask ko-omote Traditional Wooden Japanese Ame-no-Tajikarao Mask

Traditional Wooden Japanese Ame-no-Tajikarao Mask

"By my limitless insight and means

" Reported also to have raptor-like claws and beaks as sharp as a katana (Japanese sword)

but do you know the story behind this beautiful but frightening piece of art

This yearly event is the source of the current Setsubun festival

Hannya Mask ko-omote Traditional Wooden Japanese Ame-no-Tajikarao MaskTraditional Iron 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