Traditional Japanese Tsuina (Oni) Mask
-----Description-----
The Tsuina (追儺) mask represents the devil/demon, or Oni of the supernatural.
These masks date back to the Heian period, used in an annual event in the Imperial Palace on New Year's Eve (December 30 (old calendar)).
This yearly event is the source of the current Setsubun festival, known for its "bean-throwing" ritual.
-----Material-----
Traditional Japanese plaster & resin
-----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 masks 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-----
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-----Returns-----
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