This Kuma is drawn in indigo on the face painted white. The color of indigo can bring about an eerie and cold impression.
This Kumadori makeup belongs to Fujiwara no Shihei, a Katakiyaku role in “Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami”. He is a villain who attempts to rule over the whole country in the place of the emperor. A high-ranked villain is characterized with Kumadori makeup called “Kugeare” shaded off in indigo.