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Noh mask Yamamba

Unknown18th century, Edo period

Tachibana Museum

Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan

Yamamba is not an ordinary old woman, but a sacred mountain witch. Although this mask features streaked hair and eyebrows, the stoutly framed face in its wild color has no wrinkles and expresses her strong will.

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  • Title: Noh mask Yamamba
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 18th century, Edo period
  • Physical Dimensions: Hight: 21.0 cm; Width: 14.1 cm; Thickness: 9.1 cm
  • Type: Sculpture
Tachibana Museum

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