Hashihime Mask Hannya cranes dance on the shore

cranes dance on the shore to the music of a Chinese zither

a traditional performing art

Direct from Japan: This mask was hand-sourced by a Japanese licensed antique dealer

Both are worshipped together in November’s Tori-no-ichi (Cock Market) festival where their masks are worn and people have wide bamboo rake to ‘rake in fortune’

Traditional Japanese Saru Mask

Hashihime Mask Hannya cranes dance on the shoreTraditional Wooden Japanese Hashihime Mask Description The Hashihime mask is used in the Japanese Noh play Kanawa, which is based on the story of a woman who was betrayed by her husband. She soaked herself in the Uji River for 37 days and nights to place a curse on him and became a living demon. Material: Wood Sizing: Please see the pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball to gauge the size of the items for customers.) Condition: Please note that