Had another go at the kyogen-style Japanese fox mask. These color schemes aren’t at all traditional, but I thought they were pretty striking, anyway!
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Alternate Color Kitsune Masks
Published October 21, 2011 Canines , Fauna , Leatherwork , Masks , Mythos Leave a CommentJapanese-style fox mask
Published August 19, 2011 Canines , Fauna , Leatherwork , Masks , Mythos Leave a CommentThis mask is called “Inari,” after the Japanese god of foxes.* The fox (kitsune) is a traditional character in Japanese masked drama, and I’ve tried to incorporate some elements of those classic character masks into my version.
*The namesake of those tasty Inarizushi, because of his purported fondness for fried tofu.