Shikami Mask Hyotokko and upper teeth made of

and upper teeth made of gold or brass

The dances themselves were highly stylized and often accompanied by music played on traditional Japanese instruments

which is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater

Although the eyes are “closed

The term “Ko-Omote” translates to “small face” or “delicate face

Shikami Mask Hyotokko and upper teeth made ofTraditional Japanese Shikami Mask Shikami () is one of the Kijin Kei mask (fierce god). The origins of Kijin kei masks date back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (1336 1392). Before Buddhism came to Japan, Shintoism was the central belief system, which focused on ritual practice. Many Shintoisms still exist today. Shikami Mask Meaning Kijin Kei masks were used in rituals on New Year's Eve to repel demons and evil spirits from the local shrine or