Furyumen Mask Matsuomyoujin Traditional Japanese Hyottoko Mask Set

Traditional Japanese Hyottoko  Mask Set

"Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura

Traditional Japanese Iron Hannya Mask

which focused on ritual practice

one on either side of the entrance

Furyumen Mask Matsuomyoujin Traditional Japanese Hyottoko Mask SetTraditional 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 has a wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns. The masks were worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura," to the rhythm of flutes and drums. The dance protects against natural disasters and demons and