NOH THEATRE MASK WITH THE EFFIGY OF SHOJO...

NOH THEATRE MASK WITH THE EFFIGY OF SHOJO
Japan, Showa
Lacquered wood. Arched eyes, red lips, black teeth. Hair style with "fringe" treated strand after strand (jumps, wear and tear, scratches).
H: 20,5 cm - W: 13 cm
Note: Legend has it that Shojo was a spirit of the sea, identifiable by his face and red hair, known for his penchant for alcohol.

A LACQUERED WOODEN NOH THEATER MASK OF SHOJO
Japan, Showa Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.