Japanese Paper Mache Silk Noh Mask Hyottoko Vtg Comical Nohmen Kagura Dance OM77
Japanese Paper Mache Silk Noh Mask Hyottoko Vtg Comical Nohmen Kagura Dance OM77
Vintage Japanese Paper Mache Noh Mask
This is a vintage Japanese paper mache noh mask (noh-men). This character is the face of a man named Hyottoko. This character is a man with a twisted, puckered mouth off to one side and a scarf tied around his head. He is said to be a comical character and often paired with Okame which is the female equivalent. In many performances, Hyottoko plays the role of a clown.
This particular mask is unique, covered in a pinkish chirimen silk fabric and painted over with details. It has no holes for a string, but instead a wooden piece where the performer can hold the mask up with their mouth. The inside of the mask is lines with some sort of aluminum tape or paper.
- Pink, black
- Paper, silk, wood
- C1970
- Item weight: 120 grams
- Packed weight: 450 grams
- Approx. 20 cm long x 15 cm wide x 7 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some discolorations. 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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