ape mask; monkey mask
A mask shaped like an ape or monkey face, used in festivals, performances, or as a disguise.
I danced wearing an ape mask at the festival.
ape-like face; monkey face
Describes a person's face that resembles an ape or monkey, often used humorously or pejoratively.
He has an ape-like face, so he gets teased a lot.
monkey-faced youth; nickname for Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Calanthe tricarinata (species of orchid)
Compound of 猿 (さる, 'monkey') and 面 (めん, 'face' or 'mask'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is transparently formed from its components.