Japanese Carved Wooden Noh Mask Okame Vtg Otafuku Smile Woman Wall Hanging OM44
Japanese Carved Wooden Noh Mask Okame Vtg Otafuku Smile Woman Wall Hanging OM44
Vintage Japanese Wooden Noh Mask Wall Hanging
This is a vintage Japanese wooden noh mask (noh-men) attached to a wooden board. This character is the face of a woman named Okame or Otafuku. Okame is a smiling woman with a round face, a low and round nose, drooping hair, and round and protruding cheeks (high cheeks). She is said to bring happiness and good fortune to any man she marries. This mask has two large orange tassels as well as a cord for hanging as well as a small hyotan gourd talisman which is said to keep out negativity. It can be used for all kinds of home and office decor.
- Brown, orange
- Wood
- C1970
- Kanji on back: Gift, Self-Defense Force Takayama Branch, Names of people
- Item weight: 715 grams
- Packed weight: 1200 grams
- Approx. 8 cm long x 20.5 cm wide x 38 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some scratches and discoloration. Water damage on chin and mouth area. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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