Okina Mask Furyumen making them emblems of persistence

making them emblems of persistence

Bori-kuma (熊彫り) or Kibori kuma (木彫り熊) is a traditional Japanese craft that consists of a wooden carving of a bear with a fish in its mouth

used in an annual event in the Imperial Palace on New Year's Eve (December 30 (old calendar))

carrying out the punishments issued by the queen of Hell to the convicted souls that find themselves judged for their evil deeds in life

Okina Mask Furyumen making them emblems of persistenceTraditional Japanese Okina Mask Description The Okina () (old man) mask is considered very sacred and at times treated as the embodiment of god, bringing longevity and prosperity to Japanese families. The mask is the oldest of the Noh theater and represents an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. Material Metal Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the items.) Condition Please