Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) Susanoo-no-Mikoto Almost always depicted with horns

Almost always depicted with horns

living room

Japanese Craftsmanship: Each mask is handmade in Japan to capture the details and fierce expression of the Shikami

he helps Susanoo no Mikoto

known for its "bean-throwing" ritual

Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) Susanoo-no-Mikoto Almost always depicted with hornsTraditional Japanese Basara Mask Basara () is one of the 12 Heavenly Generals who protect and serve Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). In traditional Japanese sculpture and art, they are always grouped in a protective circle around Yakushi Nyorai. It is said that they represent the twelve healing vows of the medicine buddha, which include, "By my limitless insight and means, may I enable all beings to obtain the necessities of life." Others say the