Wooden Japanese Mask Kijin Kei God Demon Noh Kabuki Devil Fierce God Samurai

  
Traditional Japanese Fudo Myo-o Mask. Shishiguchi is one of the Kijin Kei mask (fierce god). The origins of Kijin kei masks date back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (1336 - 1392). Before Buddhism came to Japan, Shintoism was the central belief system in Japan that focused on ritual practice, which many still exist today. Kijin Kei masks were used in rituals on New Year's Eve to repel demons and evil spirits from the local shrine or temple.

These masks serve two purposes; the first is to portray devils that create disasters or cause the plague, and conversely, they are used to ward off evil spirits. Please see pictures for sizing.

We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the items. Please note that all the items 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 item in the photo. This mask has a new replacement strap. 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.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Primary Material: Wood