Tengu Mask Furyumen but his purpose is to

but his purpose is to transform anger into salvation

Left shoulder words: 千客万来 - Thousands of Customers

The mask represents the face of the mythical barking lion-dog

It is a type of masked dance-drama that is characterized by its colorful costumes and distinctive masks

Traditional Wooded Japanese Hannya Mask

Tengu Mask Furyumen but his purpose is toTraditional 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.