Japanese Paper Mache Noh Mask Hyottoko Vtg Comical Nohmen Kagura Dance OM76 kiku Japanese ornament

Japanese ornament

Features of Hagi ware: Notch on the bottom

Small chip on corner

Candle size: 1 cm wide x 13 cm tall

Small red lacquer chip on to surface

Japanese Paper Mache Noh Mask Hyottoko Vtg Comical Nohmen Kagura Dance OM76 kiku Japanese ornamentVintage 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