Hannya Mask Komainu You may have seen a

You may have seen a hannya mask tattoo or read about its long history in traditional Japanese Noh theater

Shrines devoted to Inari feature a red torii gates and two white foxes standing guard

Condition: Please note that all the masks listed are old and have been used by Japanese people

and the bear's thick bristles are portrayed by the sculptor using an axe

Hannya Mask Komainu You may have seen aTraditional 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