Noh mask - Wood

Good condition.
SIze: 21cm x 13cm x 7cm (length, width, height)

Description:
This is a traditional Japanese Noh mask.
The front presents a female Noh mask, most consistent with the Ko-omote type, used to represent a young woman. The face is softly carved with a smooth ivory-toned surface, narrow eyes, gently arched brows, and small red lips. The expression is intentionally restrained and neutral, allowing subtle emotional changes to emerge through lighting, angle, and movement during performance. This understated elegance is a defining feature of classical Noh aesthetics.
The back reveals the inner carving and structure of the same mask. The interior shows a deep red-brown lacquered surface with visible tool marks, a natural hollowed form, and attachment points for the cords used to secure the mask during performance. The interior finish reflects traditional craftsmanship, balancing structural strength with lightness and comfort for the actor.
Together, these two views highlight both the expressive exterior and the functional interior, illustrating how Noh masks are carefully designed not only as visual objects, but as performance tools meant to interact with light, movement, and the actor’s body.

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