Japanese Oni Mask - Symbol of Protection and Folklore in Shinto Tradition #3716449 (License: Personal Use)

This stylized Oni mask depicts a classic Japanese demon with a white-painted face, bold red mouth, and exaggerated fangs, topped with black-and-white patterned horns and lush green hair. Such masks are commonly worn during Setsubun festivals and used in Noh and Kabuki theater to represent supernatural beings that both threaten and protect. The design blends symbolic intimidation with spiritual guardianship, reflecting deep roots in Shinto and Buddhist traditions.

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