KARASU TENGU Mask Rare Japanese Large Wood Demon Devil Oni Crow Bird Kagura Noh

  
Traditional Japanese Karasu Tengu Mask. Were 1st reported in "Nihon Shoki" (The Chronicles of Japan) in the 8th century, and since then, they've popped up continuously in Japan's archives. In "Tale of the Heike" (12C Chronicle of Japan) describes Karasu Tengu as men but not men; bird but not a bird; dog but not a dog; they possess the hands of a human, the head of a canine, a pair of wings and are capable of both flight and walking. Reported also to have raptor-like claws and beaks as sharp as a katana (Japanese sword).

Some say Karasu Tengu is the descendent of Susano-o-no-Mikoto the storm god. Karasu Tengu are also blamed for numerous catastrophes, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and plagues.

Please see pictures for sizing. We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the items. Please note that all the masks listed are old and have been used by Japanese people. This gives the items various weathering and imperfections. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.

You will receive the mask in the photo. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Masks". The seller is "wabisabimart" and is located in this country: JP.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Primary Material: Iron