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Hyuga Kagura Masks and Carvings（日向の神楽面と彫り）
ひゅうがのかぐらめん Kagura Masks of Hyuga
Each hamlet has its own carver, so the same character wears a different face; broken masks are recut and the line renews.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Sculpture |
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| City / town | Takachiho |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Northern area |
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FAQ
- Where is Kagura Masks of Hyuga?
- It is in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Kagura Masks of Hyuga?
- Each hamlet has its own carver, so the same character wears a different face; broken masks are recut and the line renews. The focus is sculpture.
- When was Kagura Masks of Hyuga established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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