Furyumen Mask book crafted by skilled artisans

crafted by skilled artisans

He studies the sutras and performs various errands as part of his training to become a monk

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Furyumen Mask book crafted by skilled artisansTraditional Japanese Furyumen Mask Description Furyumen () is an oni (demon or ogre) from Saga prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. There is a female and a male mask. The female mask has a wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns. The masks were worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura," to the rhythm of flutes and drums. The dance protects against natural disasters and demons and