Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF NOH MASKS, JAPAN

PAIR OF NOH MASKS, JAPAN - This lot features a pair of Japanese Noh Masks. One made in porcelain and the other in wood. Noh masks, known as omote in Japanese, are a crucial part of the traditional Japanese theater art form, Noh, and are used to represent characters and convey emotions. These highly stylized wooden masks, often with small eye openings, are used to characterize specific roles within a Noh play. They are not just props, but rather convey the character's traits and allow the actors to immerse themselves in the role. The largest mask measures, 8'' H x 6'' W x 3'' D.