Mask Item Number: N2.1372 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask depicting red face with squinted eyes, large bulbous nose, dimples in chin, red lips and slightly open mouth showing two teeth; chin is made to look as though it is a separate piece that is attached with black rope at either side; carved lines across forehead and around cheeks. String attached to back of mask through two holes on sides. Cloth base built up with lacquer, which is later carved and polished.
Cultural Context
For use in Noh plays.
Item History
- Made by Yoshitaka (Maker) in Japan
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Creator
- Yoshitaka (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0160/0121