{"product_id":"oni-mask-pendant-925-silver","title":"Japanese Demon Mask Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver, 17g","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eCollectors of Japanese folklore recognize this face immediately — the furrowed brow, the bared fangs, the horns curling from the temples. This isn't a generic demon design. It's a traditional Japanese Oni mask cast in 17 grams of solid .925 sterling silver, measuring 1 1\/8\" × 1 3\/4\" with oxidized detail that darkens every carved groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWear This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf Japanese mythology matters to you\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Oni is a specific yokai from Japanese folklore, appearing on temple gates, festival floats, and samurai armor. This pendant captures the mask's signature features — horns, fangs, flared nostrils, and hollow eyes — in a format you can wear daily. It's a cultural reference, not a cartoon.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you want a pendant that draws a second look\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 1 3\/4\" tall, the demon face sits at mid-chest on a standard chain. People notice the silver first, then lean closer and find the horns, the teeth, the snarling expression. It's a two-stage reveal that gets people asking what it is.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you're building a Japanese-themed set\u003c\/strong\u003e — This pendant pairs with the matching Oni Devil Mask Ring and Two-Tone Oni Mask Pendant in the catalog. Same mythological source, three different formats. Stacking Japanese pieces creates a cohesive collection rather than random gothic accessories.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eLiving With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe oxidized finish does most of the visual work. The fang tips are polished bright while the mouth cavity behind them stays dark — creating a depth that makes the demon look like it's snarling into shadow. The horns carry the same treatment: polished tips fading to dark at the base where they meet the forehead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFrom a distance, it reads as a bold silver pendant. Up close, every facial feature is defined — individual teeth, wrinkled brow lines, the ridge between the eyes. The detail is cast, not surface-etched, so nothing wears away from chain friction or daily handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAt 17 grams, it has solid presence without pulling a chain sideways. The pendant hangs straight and sits flat against your chest — no tilting, no spinning. The bail integrates into the design behind the horns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8f0; border-inline-start:4px solid #b85c38; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#b85c38;\"\u003eHeads up:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 17 grams, this pendant wants a chain with some substance. A thin 1mm chain will visually disappear under it. A 2–3mm curb, rope, or wheat chain in sterling silver balances the pendant's size and weight properly. Chain sold separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚙️ Material\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eSolid \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout — hallmark stamped on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e1 1\/8\" × 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 28mm × 44mm) — tall enough for full mask detail including horns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚖️ Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e17 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid enough to feel real on a chain, light enough for all-day wear without neck fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e💎 Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003ePolished high points (horns, fangs, brow) against \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eoxidized recessed areas\u003c\/strong\u003e (mouth cavity, eye sockets, wrinkle lines).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e🔧 Design\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eTraditional Japanese \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eOni demon mask\u003c\/strong\u003e — horns, fangs, flared nostrils, furrowed brow, hollow eyes. Based on Noh theater and festival mask tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e📦 Bail\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIntegrated behind the horns. Fits chains up to approximately \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eGood Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Is this an Oni or a Hannya mask?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eBoth come from Japanese theatrical tradition. The Oni is the full supernatural demon — raw power and rage. The Hannya is specifically a woman transformed by jealousy. This pendant follows the Oni tradition — horns, fangs, and an expression of pure supernatural fury rather than transformed human anguish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Does this come with a chain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eNo — pendant only. A 2–3mm curb, rope, or wheat chain in sterling silver pairs well with the 17-gram weight. An 18–22\" length keeps the mask at mid-chest where the detail is most visible. Leather cord also works if you prefer that look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Will the dark finish in the grooves wear off?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eThe oxidized areas — eye sockets, mouth cavity, forehead wrinkles — stay dark long-term because nothing touches them during wear. The raised surfaces (horn tips, fang points, brow ridge) naturally brighten from contact. That increases the contrast over time, which most owners prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: What does the Oni represent in Japanese culture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eOni are supernatural demons in Japanese folklore — powerful, fearsome, and often depicted as guardians. They appear on temple gates to ward off evil and on festival masks during Setsubun celebrations. In jewelry, wearing an Oni is traditionally a protective gesture — carrying the demon's strength as your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eSpecs vs Reality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(26,58,107,0.10); font-size:0.98em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a6b 0%,#2d5aa0 100%); color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat It Actually Does for You\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eHypoallergenic. Ages with character. Hallmark stamped on back.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e17 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eSolid presence on a chain. Hangs straight without tilting or spinning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e1 1\/8\" × 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eFull mask detail visible — horns, fangs, eyes all readable at arm's length.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eOxidized + Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eBright fangs against dark mouth cavity. Contrast sharpens with wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eTraditional Oni Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eJapanese folklore demon — not generic. Recognizable cultural reference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIntegrated Bail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eSits behind the horns. Fits chains up to 4mm. Clean attachment point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; color:#333;\"\u003eIndividually cast and finished. Each piece has slight character variation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:8px; margin-top:24px; border:1px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15em; color:#1a3a6b; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:700;\"\u003eYou Might Also Want\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eFor the female counterpart, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hannya-demon-mask-pendant\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eHannya Demon Mask Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same Japanese theatrical tradition with the Hannya — a jealous spirit transformed into a serpent demon — and lands lighter at 14 grams for a subtler chest profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWant a Japanese warrior on your hand instead? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-samurai-warrior-ring\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eJapanese Samurai Warrior Ring\u003c\/a\u003e pairs a kabuto helmet with a war mask in solid .925 silver — same cultural world, finger format instead of pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eFor a different Japanese motif at the same chest weight, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-dragon-tag-sterling-silver-mens-biker-pendant\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eJapanese Dragon Tag Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e trades the demon for a coiled dragon over copper accents at 17 grams — same presence, luckier symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pendants\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003esterling silver men's pendants collection\u003c\/a\u003e for skulls, dragons, crosses, and other heavy-detail options across .925 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFor more dark-aesthetic pieces with the same Oni and demon-mask sensibility, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gothic-pendants\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003ehandcrafted gothic pendants lineup\u003c\/a\u003e covers the heavier mythology and mask end of the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bikerringshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7590563348522,"sku":"R2426","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2573\/2878\/files\/japanese-folklore-oni-mask-sterling-silver-pendant-front.jpg?v=1777605348","url":"https:\/\/www.bikerringshop.com\/products\/oni-mask-pendant-925-silver","provider":"Bikerringshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}