statue. tat. woman. June 27, 2011 at 1:52 pm #36918. topdolla. I am looking to start a half sleeve on my forearm with an Oni mask, the problem is that I cannot tell the difference between Oni masks and Hannya masks. I want the Oni masks because of the meaning, but I definite don't want a hannya inked on me because I didn't know better.
Table of Contents. History Behind the Hannya Mask Tattoo. Hannya Mask in Traditional Theater. Oni Mask vs. Hannya Mask. Hannya Mask Tattoo Meaning: Duality of the Symbol. Negative Side. Positive Side. Popular Designs for Hannya Mask Tattoo. Traditional Japanese Style. Geisha Wearing a Hannya Mask. Tattoo of a Broken Hannya Mask.
Judge of Good and Evil: The hannya is the female version of the Oni (male demon). In Japanese folklore, the Oni punishes people by spreading disease. This may explain why the hannya mask tattoo is popular among yakuza gang members as they often punish their enemies.
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