Japanese Red Ghost Wooden Mask

Japanese Red Ghost Wooden Mask

Japanese fox wooden mask

Japanese fox wooden mask

Japanese Red Ghost Wooden Mask

Japanese Red Ghost Wooden Mask

Japanese Togou Wooden Mask

Japanese Togou Wooden Mask

A dog is a type of monster in Japanese folklore that has the shape of a half-human, half-bird, usually with a long nose and a red mask. The dog has a rich symbolic meaning in Japanese culture. It is regarded as a mountain god and protector, and is also regarded as a troublemaker and disaster-causing existence.
Kyoto National Museum Wooden Mask Red Ghost Mask

Kyoto National Museum Wooden Mask Red Ghost Mask

The red ghost mask is a mask used to perform ghost dances, usually held in shrines, temples and other religious places. Ghost dance is a ritual that can dispel evil spirits and bless peace. It is usually composed of ghost masks, ghost costumes, ghost props, etc. There are many styles of red ghost masks, some are human, some are animal-shaped, and some are weird. This mask is in the collection of the Kyoto National Museum. It is an animal-shaped red ghost mask with sharp teeth and fangs, as well as a long nose and eyebrows. The mask is carved out of wood.