CAST METAL JAPANESE HANNYA MASK
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This is a very heavey cast metal mask. I do not know much about the history of this mask except that I was awarded this mask by "Yamaha Motor Corporation" in 1986 when I was in Japan. It comes in a wooden box with Japanese writing on the top, bottom of box needs to be glued. Both pieces are in excellent condition. A "Hannya" mask is used for the Noh play (Noh is form of masked play unique to Japan, known for its highly stylized set and acting). They say that "Hannya" expresses distress, torture, anger and sorrow of an intelligent and noble woman. Originally, the Noh mask is wooden carved and lacquered. However, this mask is made using the technique of making roofing tile of traditional architecture and pursuing delicacy and exquisiteness of teh Noh mask.
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