Traditional Japanese Furyumen Mask
-----Description-----
Furyumen (浮立面) is an oni (demon or ogre) from Saga prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. There is a female and a male mask. The female mask has a wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns.
The masks were worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura," to the rhythm of flutes and drums.
The dance protects against natural disasters and demons and brings a good harvest, family safety, peace, and happiness.
-----Material-----
Wood
-----Sizing-----
Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the items.)
-----Condition-----
Please note that all the items listed are old and have been used by Japanese people. This gives the items various weathering and imperfections. They are not perfect. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.
You will receive the item in the photo.
-----Shipping-----
Shipped via Japan Post or Yamato Courier. Includes tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying.
We cannot reduce the value of the item on the shipping declaration.
-----Multiple Items / Combined Shipping-----
After checkout, we will always refund shipping if we can fit multiple items into a smaller box.
-----Returns-----
Returns are only accepted on items that have been damaged by Yamato Courier.