Batou Mask Korobase Traditional Japanese paper

Traditional Japanese paper

It’s worn in a solo performance called hashirimai (“running dance”)

known for its "bean-throwing" ritual

with a paw on a cub

mainly targeting children and young wives

Batou Mask Korobase Traditional Japanese paperTraditional Japanese Batou Mask Description The Batou () mask expreess anger, it is said to represent the grief and sorrow of a young son whose parents were killed by a tiger, and his joy at slaying the tiger in revenge. Material Traditional Japanese plaster & resin 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