Noh mask of a female demon
Artist
Miwa
(Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1780-1790
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWood
DimensionsH. 40 mm. x W. 25 mm.
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y89
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedSigned: Miwa
More Information根付 能面 般若 江戸時代
Known as Hannya, horned masks like this one are worn by deranged female characters who have transformed into demons— usually owing to romantic betrayal. These masks express both jealousy and sorrow.
approx. 1800-1926
approx. 1800-1926
approx. 1800-1926
approx. 1800-1926
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1750-1773
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1700-1900