DepartmentAsia

Noh (Nogaku) Theatre Mask

NameNoh (Nogaku) Theatre Mask

CultureJapanese

DateLate 19th - Mid 20th century

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumWood, paint, hair, metal

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 5 11/16 x 3 9/16 in. (19 x 14.5 x 9 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hendershott Family

Object numberA.2010.80.1

DescriptionSmall, triangular shaped mask of a male face in grayed fleshtones with pinkish red accents in the wrinkles. White and light red eyes outlined in black. Wispy beard attached by plugs of hair inserted into chin. Glued on fur eyebrows. Pierced eyes, nostrils and ears.