Hannya Mask shishimai The three hear

The three hear

In Japanese culture

It is one of the more well-known female masks

The origins lead back to ancient China

it produces a shower of oval-shaped Ryo (old currency)

Hannya Mask shishimai The three hearTraditional 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