{"product_id":"shikami-mask-6","title":"Shikami Mask","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTraditional Japanese Shikami Mask\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShikami \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003e顰\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the Kijin Kei mask (fierce god).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of Kijin kei masks date back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (1336 - 1392).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore Buddhism came to Japan, Shintoism was the central belief system, which focused on ritual practice. Many Shintoisms still exist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShikami Mask Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKijin Kei masks were used in rituals on New Year's Eve to repel demons and evil spirits from the local shrine or temple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese masks serve two purposes: They portray devils who create disasters or cause the plague, and they are also used to ward off evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShikami Mask \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each mask is handmade in Japan to capture the details and fierce expression of the Shikami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDirect from Japan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e This mask was hand-sourced by a Japanese licensed antique dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is perfect for adding a unique, dramatic touch to any space, whether it's a tattoo studio, living room, or art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspirational Art Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an essential mask for tattoo artists seeking authentic Japanese motifs and anyone interested in the meaning of a Hannya mask tattoo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Please see the pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball to gauge the size of the items for customers.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Please note that all the masks listed are old and have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebeen used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e by Japanese people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gives the items various weathering and imperfections. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou will receive the item in the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e ***PLEASE NOTE: When ordering, please include a contact telephone number for the courier shipping documents. We must ship with a telephone number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAll items shipped via Japan Post or Yamato Courier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e include a tracking number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eImport duties, taxes, and charges \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e in the item price or shipping cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReturns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Returns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare only accepted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e on items that Japan Post or Yamato Courier has damaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSHOP More Japanese Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCheck out our other collections of traditional Japanese masks: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/oni-mask\" title=\"Oni Mask\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/tengu-mask\" title=\"Tengu Mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oni Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/oni-mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOni Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tengu Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/tengu-mask\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTengu Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wabisabi Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48941279052026,"sku":"961","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/2833\/7658\/files\/IMG_25992.heic?v=1780014848","url":"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/products\/shikami-mask-6","provider":"Wabisabi Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}