Okina Mask kojyo The dancers create a square

The dancers create a square and do a slow

The dance has a mythical origin that some researchers have traced to a celebratory performance given at Shakamuni's (釈迦 ) birth or to a dance by the guardian god Isakawa Myoujin (率河明神) reveling in the retreat of the Korean Silla (新羅) army

These dances were important in appeasing the gods

Konron dscrbed as a demonic barbaric

” Some others say the number 12 correlates to protection during the 12 daylight hours or that they symbolize the 12 months of the year

Okina Mask kojyo The dancers create a squareTraditional Japanese Okina Mask Description The Okina () (old man) mask is considered very sacred and at times treated as the embodiment of god, bringing longevity and prosperity to Japanese families. The mask is the oldest of the Noh theater and represents an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. Material Wood Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the items.) Condition Please