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

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.