Oni Mask konron Traditional Japanese Iron Hannya Mask

Traditional Japanese Iron Hannya Mask

Traditional Japanese Kotoshironushi (God) Mask by Kiyomi Yokota

his face became distorted and blackened through the blowing of the fire

Matsuomyoujin (松尾明神)

Oni Mask konron Traditional Japanese Iron Hannya MaskTraditional Japanese Oni Mask Description Oni () are probably the most common supernatural beings in Japanese cosmology and are depicted as rampaging, violent, and cruel. Almost always depicted with horns, their faces are typically pink, red, or blue grey. Genrally, oni are fearsome supernatural creatures; they have been described as the guardians of Buddhist Hell, demons who serve as torturers there, carrying out the punishments issued by the queen