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Late 19th Century Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of this type of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and many layers of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well rendered image. 8.25 inches (21cm) high x 5.25 inches (13.5) wide.

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Noh Mask of a Young Woman, Ogura Sōei Noh Mask Tattoo, Japan Mask, Kabuki Mask, Chinese Mask, Masks Japanese, Japanese Noh Mask, Japanese Masks, Woman Mask, Japanese Face Mask

As a young noblewoman, Ko-omote has thick, dark hair parted down the middle, blackened teeth, and painted eyebrows high on her forehead, all standards of beauty during Japan's Heian period (794-1185). The Komparu and Kita schools of No_ performers prefer the sweet girlishness of Ko-omote for their portrayals of young women.

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