Description:

Japan, 20th century CE. This is an incredibly striking carved and painted wooden mask in the Noh style. With dramaticaly painted hair, mouth, eyes, and horns, this mask depicts a devil -- sometimes called Hannya, a jealous female serpent, always depicted with short, sharp horns and a leering mouth. In the Noh theatre tradition, which dates to the 14th century, the Hannya mask is used to depict a woman who has been betrayed by her love and thus transformed into the devilish character. Although the face looks demonic from head on, from other directions it can look sorrowful and grieving. Size: 7" H (17.8 cm)

Exhibited: Mexican Masks of the 20th Century: A Living Tradition; Morris Museum; Morristown NJ.

Provenance: Ex- New York Gallery, The Tryworks Collection compiled by the Rev. Richard and Jean Kellaway of Fairhaven, MA.

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  • Condition: Expected wear, but bright, striking colors and excellent shape.

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