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Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
About the Item
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.
Omi-Onna's (sometimes Ohmi-Onna or Oumionna) character and mask are that of a passionate woman. Her eyes are narrowed and her teeth are slightly visible in her smile. The mask has something coquettish youthful quality, which cannot be seen in other masks. The Omi-Onna mask is befitting of a woman madly in love. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary and the fashion for Japanese women to paint their teeth black.
We believe this mask dates from the early to the mid-Showa period (1926-1989). It is signed by the maker on the verso.
Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art or artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Truly one of the finest works we have come across.
Comes with a silk bag and protective custom wood box as shown.
Dimensions: 8.5" high, 5.5" wide, 3" deep.
Wood Box: 5.75" high, 9.75" wide, 12.25" deep.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early to Mid-1900s
- Condition:In very good vintage condition with no discernable flaws, cracks, chips and light if any wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Quite special overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254328345712
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