Japanese Vintage Bronze Hannya demon mask for decoration 4.2lbs /1.9kg with box

Japanese Bronze Hanniya mask for decoration. Bronze mask made by a casting workshop in the Tohoku region, for decoration. The Hannya mask is a mask used in Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It possesses two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth.

The Hannya mask is used in many noh and kyogen Japanese plays, as well as in Shinto ritual kagura dances. The Hannya mask portrays the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession or jealousy (similar to the Buddhist concept of a Hungry ghost).

Region of origin : Tohoku, Japan Size : W. 15cm / 5.9inches x L. 20cm / 7.8inches Weight : 1.9kg / 4.2lbs Age : Post 1940 Material : Bronze. There are some small scratches but no damage. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Masks".

The seller is "sandlushigome1" and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Masks
Region of Origin: Japan
Featured Refinements: Noh Mask
Color: Black
Age: Post-1940
Primary Material: Bronze
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original