Mask

58-17-166A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 58-17-166A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Iconography Okame | Otafuku
Description

Kyogen mask depicting Oto (乙) also known as Okame ( おかめ) and Otafuku (お多福). The female face has reddened lips, blackened teeth, prominent cheeks with dimples, and curving eyes. The base color of the face is white. The hair is black with a middle part.

Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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