Japanese Namahage Mask
Check out this evil Japanese oni mask, Namahage, sourced and shipped directly from Japan.
This beautiful and fierce Japanese mask, crafted in Japan, embodies the powerful emotions and story behind one of the world's most captivating and well-known masks.
Our masks are hand-sourced by our team of licensed antique dealers here in Japan.
You may have seen a female demon mask or one, but what is the symbolism of one of Japan's most famous oni.
What is the meaning of Namahage?
Namahage is a traditional Japanese festival held in the Oga Peninsula , Akita Prefecture, Japan. Young men dress up as oni (demons), known as Namahage. The oni visit homes on New Year's Eve, shouting in the local Akita dialect to call out laziness and misbehavior, mainly targeting children and young wives.
The Namahage carry wooden knives and buckets, threatening to cut off the damaged skin of lazy people. This is a reference to an old belief that sitting too long by the fire could damage the skin.
The Namahage festival is part of the Namahage Sedo Festival, which combines this folklore tradition with the Shinto Sedo Festival. The festival is held annually on the second weekend of February at Shinzan Shrine.
The namahage mask brinbg good foturne, luck and harvest.
Mask Features:
- Japanese Craftsmanship: Handmade in Japan, each mask is crafted to capture the details and fierce expression of the oni mask.
- Direct from Japan: This mask was hand-sourced by a Japanese licensed antique dealer.
- Versatile Decoration: Perfect for adding a unique, dramatic touch to any space, be it a tattoo studio, living room, or art gallery.
- Inspirational Art Reference: An essential mask for tattoo artists seeking authentic Japanese motifs and anyone interested in the meaning of a Hannya mask tattoo.
Material: Wood
Sizing: Please see the pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball to gauge the size of the items for customers.)
Condition: Please note that all the masks listed are old and have been used by Japanese people. This gives the items various weathering and imperfections. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.
You will receive the item in the photo.
Shipping: ***PLEASE NOTE: When ordering, please include a contact telephone number for the courier shipping documents. We must ship with a telephone number.
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Returns: Returns are only accepted on items that Japan Post or Yamato Courier has damaged.
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