Hyotyoko Mask Korobase Signed by Artist/Carver

Signed by Artist/Carver

Gigaku is a traditional Japanese performing art that originated in China and was introduced to Japan during the 7th century

and summoning the gods for rain or a good harvest

Traditional Japanese plaster & resin

and homage is paid to Inari in hopes of fertility and prosperity in the form of bountiful harvests

Hyotyoko Mask Korobase Signed by Artist/CarverTraditional Japanese Hyottoko Mask Description The story is that Hyottoko () is a boy who wants to work, but who fails at all the jobs he is given until finally he is given responsibility for keeping the communal fire going by blowing the flames, whilst everyone else is out at work. His name means Fire Boy, and according to the legend, his face became distorted and blackened through the blowing of the fire . Noh Story line is that Fox and Hyottoko are