Kitsune=fox mask. Retro look. Made of durable paper mache. Hand painted. Elastic at the back.
Great for anime cosplay, masquerade, party or Halloween.
What Does the 🦊Say? The Meaning Behind the Kitsune Mask🎭🦊
If you're a fan of anime or Japanese culture, you've probably seen a kitsune mask before. Where does it come from? What is it used for?
The kitsune mask has become a staple of 🇯🇵 pop culture, its eye-catching red and white designs frequently appearing in anime, manga, and other artistic channels. Since it's often seen in the context of festivals, many people think of it as some kind of lightweight prop, but its roots go much deeper than that. 🦊 have a special place in Japanese culture, in both folk and religious applications, and as such, the kitsune mask inherits meaning from its ties to the animal itself. 🇯🇵 also has an incredibly rich history of 🎭, which explains the actual existence of the 🦊🎭 as a physical object. Kitsune mask carries a lot more cultural significance.
🦊 in Japan are contradictory creatures, seen as either benevolent or malevolent depending on context. In Shinto⛩️, one of the primary religions of Japan, the 🦊 is considered a messenger of Inari, the guardian deity of fertility, rice, agriculture, and industry. Shrines dedicated to Inari feature statues of 🦊, and worshippers often set out offerings of🍚, 🍶, and other foods to appease Inari's messengers.
Fun fact: inarizushi, sweet fried tofu stuffed with rice, is named after Inari because fried tofu is believed to be a fox's favorite food and the corners of the tofu somewhat resemble fox ears.
In folklore, 🦊 are believed to be shapeshifting tricksters, pranking innocent humans whenever they get the chance.
🦊🎭 are beautiful, but their substantial background makes them even more interesting.
Sources: myanimelist.net
