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Noh Mask, Japan
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Noh Mask, Japan
Carved wooden Noh mask painted with a white face, red lips, black hair, teeth, moustache and small beard. Noh is a Japanese theatrical art form, where some of the actors wear masks that represent certain characters; either humans, demons, ghosts or spirits. Noh mask makers are highly skilled. Each mask is carved from a single piece of wood with an intentionally neutral expression. It is up to the performer to imbue the mask with emotion. One of the techniques used is to slightly tilt the mask up or down. Tilting upwards creates the appearance of smiling or laughing. Tilting downwards produces a slight frown and can express sadness or crying. This allows the performer is able to express a wide range of emotions. This Noh mask is small, but the mask is not made to cover the entire face. In fact, it is thought best if some part of the chin and/or jowls of the actor are on show
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a Noh Mask, a traditional Japanese theatrical art form. Carved from a single piece of wood, this particular mask features a white face adorned with striking red lips, black hair, teeth, and an elegant moustache and small beard. The craftsmanship displayed by Noh mask makers is truly remarkable. Noh masks are intentionally carved with neutral expressions, leaving it up to the performer to breathe life into them during their performances. One fascinating technique employed by these skilled actors is tilting the mask either upwards or downwards to convey different emotions. A slight tilt upwards creates an appearance of joy or laughter while tilting downwards produces a subtle frown that can express sadness or crying. This ability allows performers to portray a wide range of emotions on stage. Although this Noh mask may be small in size, it is not meant to cover the entire face but rather complement the actor's own facial features. It is believed that having some part of the chin and/or jowls visible adds depth and authenticity to the performance. Through this mesmerizing print captured by MIke Searle at Royal Cornwall Museum, we are transported into the enchanting world of Japanese theater where tradition meets artistic expression in every intricately carved detail.
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