Hyottoko Mask obeshiimi Others say the 12 Generals

Others say the 12 Generals were with Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha) when he presented the “Healing Sutra

His mask is used to represent an animal with magical powers or the spirit of a plant

also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (三代歌川豊国) 1786 – 12 January 1865) was the most popular and commercially successful ukiyo-e woodblock print artist in 19th-century Japan

and only those with the fortitude to claw tehir way back up to the top are allowed under his protection and guidance

The origins of Kijin kei masks date back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (1336 - 1392)

Hyottoko Mask obeshiimi Others say the 12 GeneralsTraditional Japanese Hyottoko Mask Description The story is that Hyottoko () is a boy who wants to work, but who fails at all the jobs he is given until finally he is given responsibility for keeping the communal fire going by blowing the flames, whilst everyone else is out at work. His name means Fire Boy, and according to the legend, his face became distorted and blackened through the blowing of the fire . Noh Story line is that Fox and Hyottoko are