Traditional Japanese Hyottoko mask.

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Mask of a boy who could create gold in his belly button, and blew fire through a bamboo pipe (hence the expression). Represents good fortune.

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Size: 5511px × 3674px
Location: Islington, London, UK
Photo credit: © Sam Barnes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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