Noh Mask

Oomi-onna (Woman Mask)

This Noh mask was used in Omi- Engaku. While many young women’s masks hide internal emotion inside as that was thought to be noble, this mask has deeply emotional character as a result of showing internal feeling and emotion.
The facial features with rounded eyes gives old fashioned class, and both top and bottom teeth are slightly shown, that emphasizes sexual obsession of mature women.

Used: Dojoji, Momijigari, Sesshoseki, etc.

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