Oni Iwami Kagura Mask

Second-hand product, very good condition: peeling paint on the right horn and one of the right teeth weakened.
Size: 40cm (height with beard) x  30cm (lenght) x 10,5cm (depth) (15.75in x 11.81in x 3.94in)
Material: Papier-maché (washi)
Made in Japan in Shimane Prefecture

Iwami Kagura is a local genre of Japan's famous Kabuki theater, originating in the Iwami region of Shimane prefecture (north of Hiroshima). The specificity of Iwami lies in the use of washi (papier-mâché) instead of wood to make theatrical masks, making them very light and expressive. Emblematic of the craftsmanship of the Iwami region, this traditional Japanese mask represents one of the male demonic characters.

Not only used a performance mask, it is also a prized decorative object in Japanese interiors to ward off evil spirits and protect the home.

You can see below an example of Iwami Kagura performance art: