High quality Japanese traditional hand carved wooden Noh mask - Hyottokoひょっとこ, finely carved with a pipe-shaped mouth. made by Shinichi Gonogami五野上眞一. Hyottoko is a man with a pursed, twisted expression, or the mask that bears it. It is also called a Shiofukimen (spouting mask). The eyes may be different sizes, and the mask may cover the cheeks. Or, the mask wearer usually covers his cheeks. It is sometimes paired with the female "Okame" (Otafuku). Hyottoko often appear as a clown in dances and dances at dengaku and festivals. One theory about the origin of the word hyottoko is that it is a corrupted version of "Hitotoko," a man who blows fire in a hearth with a bamboo pipe (a blowing stick). (The eyes are different sizes because smoke gets in the eyes.) Another theory is that it comes from "Nitokuri," which means "notokuri," because the mouth resembles a sake bottle. Dimensions: 20.5 x 14.5 x 7 cm Good condition: there are stains and wear off from aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.