Kagura masks coloring set　奇稲田姫 (Kushi Inada Hime) Wooden/Hand-carved/for kagura dance

These authentic masks can be used in Kagura dances, and are carved by a master craftsman with 45 years of experience, using precious paulownia wood that has been dried for more than 10 years.
The masks are painted with lacquer paint in a "glossy finish," which requires 15 coats of primer and 15 coats of finish. The work is finished slowly and carefully, giving it a beautiful and dignified appearance.

In addition to the finished and pre-painted masks, the set includes a DVD and manual on kagura. You can take your time and enjoy making the masks while learning about coloring tips and kagura.

Contents of the set

1. Completed wooden carved kagura mask　 (奇稲田姫/Kushi Inada Hime)...1 piece
2. Wooden kagura mask before painting 　(奇稲田姫/Kushi Inada Hime)...1 piece
3. DVD of the kagura drama "Daigya taiji (大蛇退治)" featuring Kushi Inada Hime...1 piece
4. Instruction manual on how to paint the mask...1 piece

 *The meaning of "Daijya taiji" is the extermination of a giant snake.

Paint is not included in the contents of the set due to transportation prohibition.
When you color the masks, please use lacquer or other paints suitable for wooden masks.

All kagura masks are handmade. Please note that there may be slight differences between the photos and the actual product.
The masks are not identical to the Kushi Inada Hime masks that appear on the DVD.
The DVD contains the Kagura performance and does not include scenes of how to paint the masks.　The notation and narration of the DVD are in Japanese.

Manuals are available in English, French, and Japanese.
Please specify your preferred language for the manual in the memo field on the cart page.
If you do not specify, you will receive the English version.

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