Hannya Mask size 60 • Japanese Craftsmanship: Handmade in

• Japanese Craftsmanship: Handmade in Japan

Obeshimi (大癋見) is a Noh mask representing a tengu general who opposes Buddhism

he ensures bountiful crops

Kiyomi Yokota

used in an annual event in the Imperial Palace on New Year's Eve (December 30 (old calendar))

Hannya Mask size 60 • Japanese Craftsmanship: Handmade inTraditional 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