Kappa River Spirit Mask

About this piece

Kappa River Spirit Mask

At a glance

• Contemporary Kappa yokai mask inspired by Japanese river folklore
• Green hand-painted finish or unfinished Raw PETG base
• One mask at €150, with an optional display stand for €15
• For indoor wall decor, shelves, photography and collections
• Made to order, usual making time around 14 working days

Description

The Kappa River Spirit Mask is a contemporary Dai Yokai creation inspired by the water-dwelling Kappa of Japanese folklore. Its compact face, beak-like mouth and green painted finish make it distinct from Oni, Hannya and Tengu masks.

Choose the finished Green variation for a ready-to-display piece. Choose Raw if you want the PETG print as a DIY base and plan to sand, prime, paint and protect it yourself. Raw is supplied unfinished and does not match the painted surface shown in the main product photo.

Visual style

The Green variation uses layered green, yellow and brown tones to bring out the scales, wrinkles and aquatic character. It is prepared, sanded, primed, hand-painted with acrylic layers and varnished in the Dai Yokai workshop.

Kappa are water-associated yokai in Japanese folklore. This mask uses that visual reference for a modern decorative object. It is not an antique, ritual object, traditional festival mask or historical replica.

Where to place this piece

Display the mask indoors on a suitable wall fixing, shelf or stand. It can also be used for photography or as part of a tattoo-studio or convention-booth display. The page does not specify face dimensions or a fixing system.

For the broader product family, see the handmade Japanese masks. For background, read the Kappa yokai guide.

Making process

Each mask starts as a PETG print made to order in the Dai Yokai workshop in Brittany, France. The Green version is cleaned, sanded, primed, painted by hand with acrylic layers and varnished. The Raw version has its print supports removed but is supplied unsanded and unpainted for DIY finishing.

Because the Green finish is completed by hand, painted shadows and colour depth can vary slightly from one piece to another. The sculpt remains the same for both variations.

Who it is for

This piece is intended for yokai collectors, Japanese-folklore enthusiasts, tattoo studios and buyers who want a less common subject than an Oni or Hannya mask.

Its main use is indoor display, with photography as a secondary use. Fit, comfort and the fixing system are not specified, so contact Dai Yokai before ordering if you intend to wear it. It is not protective equipment or intended for water, outdoor exposure or rough use.

Before ordering

Select Green or Raw before adding the mask to the cart. Both variations currently cost €150. The optional €15 display stand is included only when selected. Dimensions are not listed, so contact Dai Yokai before ordering if the available space or fit is critical.

Shipping is tracked from France. As the piece is made to order, the usual making time is around 14 working days before dispatch.

Care and placement

Keep the finished Green mask indoors, away from long direct sun exposure and damp rooms. Dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid aggressive cleaning products. The Raw variation must be prepared and protected by its buyer before display or handling.

FAQ

Can the Kappa mask be worn?

The mask is made mainly for indoor display and photography. Face dimensions and a fixing system are not specified on the product page. Contact Dai Yokai before ordering if you intend to wear it, and verify fit and fixing before any event. It is not protective equipment.

Is the Kappa mask suitable for wall display?

Yes. Indoor wall display is one of its main intended uses. Use a suitable fixing for the wall and the mask, or choose the optional €15 display stand. Keep the piece indoors, away from damp rooms and prolonged direct sunlight.

How is the Green Kappa mask made?

It is made to order in the Dai Yokai workshop in Brittany, France. The PETG base is cleaned, sanded and primed before acrylic colours are applied by hand. The finished Green variation is then varnished. Small variations in shadows and colour depth are normal.

Is every Green Kappa mask identical?

No. The sculpt and main features remain the same, but sanding, painted shadows, colour depth and varnish can vary slightly because the Green finish is completed by hand. The Raw option uses the same sculpt but is supplied without the painted finish.

What is the difference between Green and Raw?

Green is the finished version shown in the main product image. It is sanded, primed, hand-painted and varnished. Raw is the PETG print with supports removed, supplied unsanded and unpainted for buyers who want to finish it themselves. Both variations currently cost €150.

What is included with the Kappa mask?

You receive one Kappa River Spirit Mask in the selected Green or Raw finish. The optional €15 display stand is included only when its checkbox is selected before adding the product to the cart. No other accessory is stated as included.

What material is the Kappa mask made from?

Both variations use a PETG base made in the Dai Yokai workshop. Green is prepared and hand-finished with acrylic paint and varnish. Raw is supplied as an unfinished PETG print for DIY sanding, priming, painting and protection. The listed product data does not name any additional base material.

How should I care for the finished mask?

Keep the finished mask indoors and away from damp rooms, prolonged direct sunlight and water exposure. Remove dust with a soft, dry cloth. Do not soak the piece or use aggressive cleaning products on the painted surface. A Raw mask needs suitable finishing and protection by its buyer.