Tengu Mask Hannya The Osakonokojin (尾迫の荒神) represents a

The Osakonokojin (尾迫の荒神) represents a grumpy god in the Kagura performances

Sanju (散手) represents a strong-willed warrior in the military dance "Bu-no-mai" (武舞) of the "Left sa-no-mai" 左舞 said to have originated in China

later becoming one of the Imperial Treasures of Japan

which is one of the best-known of the Myōō

Japanese Craftsmanship: Each mask is handmade in Japan to capture the details and fierce expression of the Shikami

Tengu Mask Hannya The Osakonokojin (尾迫の荒神) represents aTraditional Japanese Tengu Mask Description Tengu (, "heavenly dog") are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and are also considered a type of Shinto god (kami) or ykai (supernatural beings). They are mountain dwellers who despise and attack vain and self involved individuals. Tengu usually appear dressed in the robes of a Buddhist monk with the small black cap favored by a clan of warrior mountain monks called the Yamabushi.