Japanese masks have developed from a very old and highly sophisticated theatrical traditions into refined art forms that we can still see in use today.
Masks are worn in performances of Kagura at shrine festivals as well as in performances of Noh plays and Kyougen farces.
The Japanese theatrical masks are usually made of light wood so that they can be worn easily for the length of a performance.
The masks that are available here have all been hand-carved from single blocks of Japanese light woods such as camphor or cypress by Japanese craftsmen and hand painted. Each mask can either be worn, or mounted for display on a wall or on a wooden display stand.
Shipping: Worldwide from Japan by Express Mail Service.
| Japanese Festival Masks | Details |
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![]() ![]() | Tengu is a Japanese demon-god who can be dangerous and mischievous or benign and helpful. Tengu are propitiated or worshipped as protective "kami" in some shinto shrines, which hold festivals in honour of Tengu. The mask is of a "great Tengu". It is hand-carved from Japanese camphor wood. $248 (+ S&H) |
![]() ![]() | In the earliest times Tengu was depicted as having the features of a crow ("kurasu"). Later, the Kurasu-Tengu was referred to as "little Tengu" in contrast to the more human "great Tengu". The mask of Kurasu-Tengu is hand-carved from Japanese camphor wood. $248 (+ S&H) |
![]() ![]() | Fudo Myoo - the Immovable King of Wisdom, or Acala, is one of the 13 Buddhas, associated with fire. Fire festivals are held in honour of Fudo Myoo. The mask is hand-carved from Japanese camphor wood. $248 (+ S&H) |







