A fine vintage Japanese Noh Theater Mask of the Character Hannaya. Artistically carved from a single piece of wood with natural teeth added for effect. In very good vintage condition measuring 14"h x 7"w x 5"d. 
A great decorative cultural item. 

The Hannya mask is used in many Noh and kyōgen plays, as well as in Shinto ritual kagura dances. The hannya mask portrays the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession or jealousy, similar to the Buddhist concept of a hungry ghost.