Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Susanoo-no-Mikoto In traditional Japanese sculpture and

In traditional Japanese sculpture and art

and making it was easy for Susanoonomikoto to kill them

Traditional Japanese Sanju Mask

which many still exist today

captures the essence of one of the most famous creatures in Japanese folklore

Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Susanoo-no-Mikoto In traditional Japanese sculpture andTraditional 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 with wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns. The masks would be worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura", to the rhythm of flutes and drums. The dance is performed to protect against natural