Japanese Paper Mache Noh Mask Hyottoko Vtg Comical Nohmen Kagura Dance OM76 zen a small cowry shell (Takara-Gai)

a small cowry shell (Takara-Gai)

tassel: 24 cm long

For ikebana flower vase

Inside]: 45

Japanese Paper Mache Noh Mask Hyottoko Vtg Comical Nohmen Kagura Dance OM76 zen a small cowry shell (Takara-Gai)Vintage Japanese Paper Mache Noh Mask This is a vintage Japanese paper mache noh mask (noh men). This character is the face of a man named Hyottoko. This character is a man with a twisted, puckered mouth off to one side and a scarf tied around his head. He is said to be a comical character and often paired with Okame which is the female equivalent. In many performances, Hyottoko plays the role of a clown. This particular mask has a thick layer of