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No mask of a male demon
No mask of a male demon

No mask of a male demon

Place of OriginJapan
Dateaprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsWood
DimensionsH. 1 in x W. 1 in, H. 2.5 cm x W. 2.5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y689
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
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With their clenched mouths and highly exaggerated features, masks such as this are used in Noh theater for the roles of male spirits and demons. Known as Beshimi, these masks also serve to protect people from evil.
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