Brief History Of The Samurai And Samurai Masks
Learn the Top Facts about Japan Samurai Masks. The Japanese warriors' Secrets Revealed!
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The Japanese warriors were a military army created in order to protect the noble class during Ancient Japanese History.
They were highly respected and lived within a strict code – the Bushido code of the Samurai.
Towards the end of the Heian Period (1185 AD) military clans began fighting between them for power, pushing Japan into a series of civil wars.
The warriors gained power and turned from a military class created to protect, to a noble class of warriors.
The Samurai culture dictated strict loyalty to the feudal lord by a strict code of honor.
The height of art at that time of Japan history was the creation of
Japanese Samurai swords.
The Samurai Masks
Masks have been used in Ancient Japanese Culture to cover the identity of the Warrior.
The Japanese warriors used Masks to hide emotions (fear) during Battle, or to scare the enemy as much as possible.
The look of the mask was angry and frightening.
The Japanese warriors used their Masks with a helmet that usually had spears or horns sticking out from it.
The warriors were considered to be excellent swordsmen. The terrifying mask was only an addition to the Samurai Weapons and spirit.
Most masks had the crest of the Japanese Warrior's clan.
The Japanese Masks were made from leather or metal and decorated with animal hair and fur.
The Masks were smoothly lacquered from the inside for comfort, and many times painted red to enhance the power and courage of the Japanese Warrior.
The masks also had a throat shield to protect this sensitive area during fighting.
The Mask had a breathing hole and holes for the eyes. These holes also permitted excess heat to evaporate from the iron mask.
The Mask making was considered an art, and the professional knowledge was kept secret by the Artisans.
Japanese families often passed the Antique Masks from one generation to the other.
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