Japanese Yakusugi cedar HANNYA Mask Wall Hanging #5502

width: approx. 22.9 cm (9.02 in)
height: approx. 29.7 cm (11.69 in)
depth: approx. 17.7 cm (6.97 in)
wight: approx. 684g
condition: a crack-like line is visible in the horn area, but it has been repaired.
writing on the board: Yakusugi Hannya Mask for Protection, Carved from a Thousand-Year-Old Cedar

This Japanese Yakusugi Hannya mask is a wall hanging carved from Senju Yakusugi cedar, showing a dramatic expression through sharply rising horns, deep carving around the brow and cheeks, and an open mouth with pronounced fangs. The sculptural form creates strong depth from forehead to chin, giving the mask a powerful and well-balanced presence for display.

Yakusugi refers to cedar from the ancient natural forests of Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage site, and is known for extremely slow growth and very tight annual rings. In this Hannya mask, that dense grain flows across the entire surface, creating a layered wood pattern that works together with the carving. The interaction between the natural grain and the carved contours is an important craft feature, producing a rich visual landscape that collectors may appreciate from the standpoint of wood character, carving rhythm, and sculptural balance.

Suitable for a living room alcove, entrance wall, or Japanese art collection shelf, this Japanese Yakusugi Hannya mask highlights traditional wood carving, natural cedar texture, and the distinctive dramatic presence of a wall-mounted Hannya mask.