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| "Shiwajo" (Wrinkled mask) | "Obeshimi" (Big pursed lips) | "Kantan Otoko" (Simple country man) |
| "Shiwajo" (Wrinkled mask) | "Obeshimi" (Big pursed lips) | "Kantan Otoko" (Simple country man) |
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As the name implies, this mask features unique wrinkles that stretch from the corners of the eyes to the edge of the mouth, encompassing the cheeks. The dull white color expresses elderly elegance well. This mask is used only by the Kanyo School of Noh, in such performances as "Nishi-yuki Sakura" (Westward Cherry Blossom) and "Yukou Yanagi" (Playful Willow). |
This mask is used for a kind of Tengu magical mountain spirit. The mask features lips tightly pressed together. The power put into pursing the lips together makes this mask's eyes open wide. |
This mask is required to provide both a touch of skeptical melancholy, and, at the same time, a little brightness. This mask depicts a different strength than the "Chusho" (Middle Minister) mask and is used in the performance of "Kantan" (The Simpleton). |
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| Magojiro | "Jido" | |
| Magojiro | Jido | |
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This mask was carved to depict the grievance of Magojiro over the death of his young wife. With graceful, refined coloring, this is a captivating beautiful mask. This is a mask specially designated for use by the Kinko School of Noh. |
This is not a typical young human being, but is a mountain sprite that has changed into a symbol of eternal youth. This is an elegant, sprite-like mask that is full of the mystical. This mask is used in performances of "Makura Jido" (Pillow Jido) and "Kiku Jido" (Chrysanthemum Jido). |
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