Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Tengu Traditional Japanese Fudo Myo-o Mask

Traditional Japanese Fudo Myo-o Mask

and summoning the gods for rain or a good harvest

Traditional Japanese Heishitori Mask

Koomote mask (Ko-Omote) is a traditional Japanese mask used in Noh theatre

These masks serve two purposes: They portray devils who create disasters or cause the plague

Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Tengu Traditional Japanese Fudo Myo-o MaskTraditional Japanese Furyumen Mask Description Furyumen () is an oni (demon or ogre) from Saga prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. There is a female and a male mask. The female mask with wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns. The masks would be worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura", to the rhythm of flutes and drums. The dance is performed to protect against natural