Noh mask - Pottery - 無形文化財 石見神楽面 (No reserve price)
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A pottery Oni mask from the Iwami Kagura tradition, Japan, dating to 1970–1980, in antique style, with two long horns and a large open mouth, weighing 2.45 kg, 31 cm high and 16.5 cm wide, and in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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impressive oni mask from the iwami kagura tradition (intangible cultural heritage)
unlike nō masks or festival masks, iwami kagura masks are created specifically for dynamic stage performance and are known for their dramatic three-dimensional modelling and overwhelming presence.
characteristics
1. exaggerated facial expression
iwami kagura is danced with fast, powerful movements. for this reason, each facial feature is intentionally enlarged so the expression remains visible even from a distance.
typical exaggerated elements include:
strongly raised and sculpted eyebrows
enlarged nose
wide, gaping mouth
prominently carved fangs
these features are essential to iwami kagura’s “oni” style, distinct from conventional hannya masks.
dramatic fangs and open mouth
the essence of iwami kagura’s oni is raw power and ferocity. therefore, masks often display:
long upward-curving fangs
protruding lower fangs
irregular tooth lines
such elements are rarely seen in nō masks but are iconic in iwami kagura’s ō-oni (great demon) and arajingi styles.
type: ō-oni / arajin (fierce deity)
typical identifying features:
two long horns
fangs extending forward
large, wide-open mouth
elongated vertical face shape
this style is used in kagura performances featuring demons, fierce gods, or subordinate oni in the famous “yamata-no-orochi” story.
dimensions
length: 31 cm
height: 15 cm
width: 16.5 cm
weight: 2.45 kg
shipping
shipping via dhl or japan post.
please note that customs duties may apply depending on your country.
please bid with this understanding.
impressive oni mask from the iwami kagura tradition (intangible cultural heritage)
unlike nō masks or festival masks, iwami kagura masks are created specifically for dynamic stage performance and are known for their dramatic three-dimensional modelling and overwhelming presence.
characteristics
1. exaggerated facial expression
iwami kagura is danced with fast, powerful movements. for this reason, each facial feature is intentionally enlarged so the expression remains visible even from a distance.
typical exaggerated elements include:
strongly raised and sculpted eyebrows
enlarged nose
wide, gaping mouth
prominently carved fangs
these features are essential to iwami kagura’s “oni” style, distinct from conventional hannya masks.
dramatic fangs and open mouth
the essence of iwami kagura’s oni is raw power and ferocity. therefore, masks often display:
long upward-curving fangs
protruding lower fangs
irregular tooth lines
such elements are rarely seen in nō masks but are iconic in iwami kagura’s ō-oni (great demon) and arajingi styles.
type: ō-oni / arajin (fierce deity)
typical identifying features:
two long horns
fangs extending forward
large, wide-open mouth
elongated vertical face shape
this style is used in kagura performances featuring demons, fierce gods, or subordinate oni in the famous “yamata-no-orochi” story.
dimensions
length: 31 cm
height: 15 cm
width: 16.5 cm
weight: 2.45 kg
shipping
shipping via dhl or japan post.
please note that customs duties may apply depending on your country.
please bid with this understanding.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
石見神楽
Material
Pottery
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Weight
2450 g
Style
Antique
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Title additional information
無形文化財 石見神楽面
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