Noh面具 - 木 - Koomote Mask (沒有保留價)

Koomote 小面 Young Female Mask / Japanese Traditional Noh Wooden folk craft mask

'Koomote' is not limited to a specific performance, but is widely used in the role of a young woman, usually between the ages of 16 and 20. Her expression is both smiling and sad, an ambiguity that changes depending on the viewer.

Delicately carved and quietly expressive, this Koomote (小面) mask embodies the refined beauty of a young woman in Noh theatre—an archetype defined not by dramatic emotion but by subtle shifts of light and angle. The smooth contours of the cheeks, the faintly lifted corners of the lips, and the gentle arch of the brows create an expression that hovers between joy and sorrow, allowing the viewer’s perspective to shape her mood. This ambiguity is the essence of Koomote: a serene presence that can appear hopeful, wistful, or quietly contemplative depending on how the mask is held. The fine brushwork around the eyes and mouth enhances her youthful softness, while the natural wood tones beneath the pigments give the face a living warmth. Within a collection or interior, the mask introduces a sense of calm elegance, its restrained beauty adding depth and a quiet emotional resonance to the surrounding space.

Dimensions: 5.4" x 2.3" x 8.3" / 13.8cm x 6cm x 21.2cm

Technique: Carving
Material: Wood

Weight: 200g

Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: DIRT, SCRATCH.

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