Dance and move freely without worrying about your mask slipping off with this traditional Okame kuwae-men mask. Designed for festival performers, it features a wooden spatula built into the back that you bite down on to hold the mask securely in place, even during energetic dancing. Small ventilation holes at the nose keep breathing easy throughout the performance.
Okame is a classic figure in Japanese folk tradition, symbolizing cheerfulness and good fortune. In Noh theater, such masks are traditionally called omote; in everyday festival use, they're simply known as "omen." This particular style has recently found new life among Yosakoi dance troupes as well.
Made of paper, the mask is lightweight yet sturdy, and hand-painted by craftspeople, so every face has its own slightly unique expression.
This unused item measures approximately 16.0 cm in width, 20.5 cm in height, and 5.5 cm in depth. It works wonderfully for dance performances, cultural events, or traditional displays.
Okame bite-held festival mask, made of paper. It features a wooden tab held in the mouth to help keep the mask secure during vigorous movement, with ventilation holes in the nose area for easier breathing.
Size: approximately 16.0 cm wide, 20.5 cm high, and 5.5 cm deep. Lightweight yet sturdily made. Each mask is hand-painted by an artisan, so facial expressions may vary slightly.
