Oni Mask, Yabumen, Red Oni, Hannya, Wood Carving, Hiroshima, Kure, Traditional Crafts

This is a Yabu mask used in the autumn festival held in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Yabu, as it is commonly called, is a unique term in Kure, referring to demons who appear at the autumn festival wearing various demon masks and flashy costumes in colors such as yellow, red, and green.
They are said to carry bamboo sticks, appear during the festival to guard the gods and guide the way, and to check the condition of the rice that is offered to the gods.


Height: 23 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 9 cm


This is a used item.
There are minor dust stains and scuffs, but no noticeable paint peeling or damage.
The string shows age-related yellowing.
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