Noh Mask of Washibana-Akujo (Eagle-Nosed Fierce Old Man)

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)

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Noh Mask of Washibana-Akujo (Eagle-Nosed Fierce Old Man)
Edo period (19th century)
Polychrome pigment and gesso over wood, beard and moustache applied animal hair
8¼in. (21cm.) long

Lot Essay

This mask is often worn by characters performing Chinese-derived dances such as the messenger god in Domyoji or the scholar Onin in Naniwa.

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