Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) ko-omote Traditional Japanese Waka-Onna Mask

Traditional Japanese Waka-Onna Mask

Ungyo (吽形) is one of the Nio (Benevolent Kings)

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the Shojo is instantly recognizable by the cascading crimson hair

his face distorted and blackened from constantly blowing the fire

Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) ko-omote Traditional Japanese Waka-Onna MaskTraditional 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