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Noh mask Washibana-akujo
Unknown18th century, Edo period
Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan
Washibana-akujo is an old fierce god with facial hair and an aquiline nose. The implanted metallic eyes emphasize the size of the large nose.
This mask is used for the Nochi-shite (a leading role in the latter half of Noh play) in “Nanba” and “Tohosaku”.
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Details
- Title: Noh mask Washibana-akujo
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 18th century, Edo period
- Physical Dimensions: L: 21.3cm, W: 15.8cm, Thic: 10.4cm, Wt: 210g
- Type: Sculpture
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