DepartmentAsia

Noh (Nogaku) Theatre Mask

NameNoh (Nogaku) Theatre Mask

CultureJapanese

DateLate 19th - Mid 20th century

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumWood, paint hair, metal (aluminum)

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 4 1/8 in. (22 x 16 x 10.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hendershott Family

Object numberA.2010.80.10

Collections

Asia

ProvenancePurchased by the donor at Sotheby's London, Mar 14, 2002. Mask from the Ken Paul Collection of Film and Theatre Prop Arts. See additional information on Noh Theater and masks in file.

DescriptionSmall mask of a sharply horned male devil mask in grayed flesh tones, with black hair and open mouth with black outlined fangs and protruding tongue. Face has a furrowed brow, exaggeratedly wrinkled cheeks, and large blue bags under eyes. Eyes, nose and mouth pierced, with bite plate. Back is painted black.