Japan Wood Hannya Demon Mask Noh Kyogen no Kazarimen
Description Antique handcarved wooden Japanese Hannya demon display mask (kazarimen). The Hannya mask is possibly one of the best known and most famous of all masks used with traditional Japanese Noh theatre (please read below to learn more about Noh and its sister performance art Kyogen). The mask of Hannya is typically worn to represent the face of a woman turned demon through jealousy and anger. The mask offered here is a splendid example of Hannya with striking detail and a fierce, captivating gaze
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