Omoikane Mask size100 Traditional Japanese Paper

Traditional Japanese Paper

In the context of Gigaku

the mask does not display joy or cuteness

The performance entails a skit enacting the visit of barbarians to the house of a native (Japanese)

the Seven Lucky Gods - Hotei

Omoikane Mask size100 Traditional Japanese PaperTraditional Japanese Omoikane Mask Description Omoikane ( or ) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence. His name means "serving one's thoughts." He was ofetn called upon by other dietri (gods) to help make decisons. In one myth, Amaterasu (sun goddess) hid in a cave and Omoikane was tasked to find a way to get her out. He is said to be the child of Takamimusubi, but according to some depictions, it is the god of Tokoyo (the endless country).