Makora Taishō Mask okame who is represented as figurines

who is represented as figurines

Traditional Wooden Japanese Ame-no-Tajikarao Mask

Konron (崑崙) is one of the masks used in the traditional theater Gikaku

he is also considered an agricultural and hunting god

Onnamen (女面) [Female Masks] represent women

Makora Taishō Mask okame who is represented as figurinesTraditional Japanese Makora Taish Mask Makora Taish () 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."