Shishimai Gashira karasu tengu making them emblems of persistence

making them emblems of persistence

including earthquakes

the mask embodies dignity and divinity as a god

Onnamen (女面) [Female Masks] represent women

Traditional Japanese Waka-Onna Mask

Shishimai Gashira karasu tengu making them emblems of persistenceTraditional Wooden Japanese Shishimai Gashira Description Shishimai is one of the traditional events held at New Year in various places in Japan. Each event differs in each area of Japan. "Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) () is one a traditional Japanese performing arts in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to festival music. Participants wear the Shishimai lion's head made of wood or paper. It is said that if Shishimai bites