Hannya Mask Uchide no kozuchi and in architecture in Japanese

and in architecture in Japanese culture

Traditional Japanese Hyottoko Mask

"Zo-onna" was named by its creator Zo-ami

and the bear's thick bristles are portrayed by the sculptor using an axe

is a legendary Japanese "magic hammer" that can "tap out" anything wished for

Hannya Mask Uchide no kozuchi and in architecture in JapaneseTraditional Iron Japanese Hannya Mask Description The Hannya () mask is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater. Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well known stories, developed in Japan during the 14th century. The Hannya mask is used in many noh and kygen Japanese plays, as well as in Shinto ritual kagura dances. The Hannya mask portrays the souls