Hannya Mask kijinkei Oni (鬼) are probably the

Oni (鬼) are probably the most common supernatural beings in Japanese cosmology and are depicted as rampaging

Traditional Japanese Miroku Mask

and Ebisu- ride around on their treasure ship

eliminate evil diseases and expel demons

Makora Taishō (摩虎羅大将) is one of the 12 Heavenly Generals who protect and serve Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha)

Hannya Mask kijinkei Oni (鬼) are probably theTraditional 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