This mask is of the type known as beshimi, due to its tightly closed mouth. Beshimi is a demon who usually appears in dance dramas about a fierce but ultimately benevolent being. The Beshimi mask is without a doubt one of the most intriguing masks used in nō theater.
Specifications: Condition of the mask: Very good condition. There are some scratches and stains. Please check details with photos.
Sculptor: Hotokusai Country of Origin: Japan Era: After 1940
