Komainu / Shishi Set poster (Paper made from kôzo -

(Paper made from kôzo - Japanese mulberry)

this mask is often used to portray the role of a dragon god in a dance of the plays Shirahige

where a rascally wine-bearer serves them drinks

Tengu have the power to control your mind and turn you insane

Baramon (波羅門) is a mask used in the traditional performing arts "Gigaku"

Komainu / Shishi Set poster (Paper made from kôzo -Traditional Japanese Komainu Shishi Set Description The Komainu () and Shishi () are lions who protect both Buddhist and Shinto Shrines. The origins lead back to ancient China. Traditionally paired, male and female, one depicted with their mouth open to scare off demons or closed to shelter and keep in good spirits. Males are depicted with open mouths with a horn on its head and a paw resting on a sacred wish fulfilling jewel "hoshunotama" which