I did manage to find a few example of Hanya masks at the shrines on the Kunisaki Peninsular in Kyushu. Male demons were far more common though.
I have written earlier about hanya masks and what little is known about their meaning.
That, and some earlier posts with my
hanya masks are hereI was fortunate to quite by chance meet up with a mask maker while there. He carved his masks in the traditional way and the standard hanya was one of his mainstays.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.... hope you get to have some rest tomorrow...
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ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you and yours...
no rest on christmas..... just another workday :)