Usobuki Mask size60 Every time the mallet is

Every time the mallet is hit

If the wish comes true

together with Takemikazuchi and Futsunushi no kami

the mask embodies dignity and divinity as a god

This purification ritual lets the god of that temple know that you are not giving up the pursuit of your wish but are going to take another path to make it come true

Usobuki Mask size60 Every time the mallet isTraditional Japanese Usobuki Mask Description Usobuki () (or Usofuki) is the smallest character in Japanese Kyogen, a traditional performing art. The origins of its name are "uso," meaning lie, and "fuki," meaning to blow, to whistle. The mask represents the meaninglessness of the human condition. Its eyes are wide open and surprised, but it cannot scream or shout; it can only whistle queitly and cowardly. Therefore, Usofuki is also used to represent