Wooden Mask of Japanese Traditional Performing Art "Noh"/ SITADASHIJIDO
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Description
- NOH -Over 600 Years of History-
- This is a wooden mask used in Noh, one of Japan's most popular traditional performing arts.The Noh style as we know it today was established in the 14th century.In Noh plays, actors wearing Noh masks and beautiful costumes tell a story through "Unique way of saying lines" and "graceful dancing.
- WORLD'S OLDEST PERFORMING ARTS
- "Noh" was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008 as the world's oldest comprehensive performing art together with "Kyogen," which is performed on the same stage.
- NOH MASK
- “Noh” does not use large-scale stage sets or props, and uses extremely simple forms of expression to delicately express human emotions.An important part of this is the "Noh Mask" worn by the actor.Noh actors express various emotions with slight movements.
- REAL STAGE MASK
- This Noh mask is a real wooden Noh mask that can be used on the Noh stage.Noh masks are also very sophisticated as sculptures, and are said to have a particularly perfect beauty among masks from all over the world.
*This item is brand new.String is not included. - HAND CARVED
- This Japanese Noh mask is hand carved from a block of Japanese cypress.After that, by repeating the process of applying Japanese paint and drying it over and over again, it becomes a deep color.The back side is coated with URUSHI(Japanese lacquer), and the name of the mask and the name of the Noh mask artist are written on it.
- REPRESENTING OLD NOH MASK
- Noh masks are made with reference to old Noh masks made hundreds of years ago.Therefore, a beautifully finished surface is intentionally stained to make it appear as if it is a surface that has aged.
- NOH MASK ARTIST
- OKURA YUJIRO : Born in 1946, lives in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.He has been making Noh and Kyogen masks for more than 40 years and has made more than 300 Noh masks.It takes about two months to make one Noh mask.
- TYPE OF NOH MASK
- SHITADASHIJIDO : The mask of a boy with a mischievous and temperamental nature.It is used in Noh plays such as "Ko-Kaji" and "Makura Jido".
- GREAT HOME DECOR
- If you pass a string through the holes in the ears of the Noh mask and hang it on the wall, it will make a wonderful home wall sculpture decoration.As a wall decoration of Japanese art, it is ideal for decorating the living room, study, bedroom, and other home decorations.
- CARE AND ATTENTION
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- Please note that due to the thick application of paint on the wood, there will be fine cracks on the surface
- Do not expose to direct sunlight
- Please note that it is vulnerable to temperature changes, dryness, humidity, and water
- When handling the Noh mask, hold it near the ears and avoid touching the surface of the face as much as possible
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth from time to time