In Photos: Akita Pref. craftsman carves life into traditional demon-like 'namahage' masks
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Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa is seen carving a "namahage" mask at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
Senshu Ishikawa stops to take a look at a "namahage" mask he is carving at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
This image taken on April 18, 2021, shows Senshu Ishikawa's workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
This image shows a mask that Senshu Ishikawa is carving from paulownia wood at a workshop inside the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
"Namahage" adorning masks crafted by Senshu Ishikawa are seen making traditional house calls in Oga, Akita Prefecture on Dec. 31, 2016. (Satoshi Takahashi) -
"Namahage" masks varying in facial expressions, material and shapes, each handed down at different districts are seen exhibited at the Namahage Museum in Oga, Akita Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. (Satoshi Takahashi)
