Hannya Mask shishimai Korobase ( 崑崙八仙) depicts cranes

Korobase ( 崑崙八仙) depicts cranes in Bugaku

Traditional Japanese Okina Mask

Japanese Hannya Mask

Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by  Tanabe Seisuke

The primary function of the tsuba is to prevent the opponent's blade from slipping on the sword and cutting the user's hand

Hannya Mask shishimai Korobase ( 崑崙八仙) depicts cranesTraditional 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