Koomote Onna Mask size 80 Japanese Hannya Mask Hook

Japanese Hannya Mask Hook

a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Buddhist temples in Japan

the oldest class of Noh masks

This deity (God) is named God of "Saki Barai" which means to remove dirt from the road/ path ahead

tearing and/ or stains

Koomote Onna Mask size 80 Japanese Hannya Mask HookTraditional Japanese Onna Ko Omote Mask Description Onnamen () [Female Masks] represent women. Three types of female masks are used in Noh: young, middle aged, and old. Each mask includes examples of "normal" and "heightened" states of being. Koomote mask (Ko Omote) is a traditional Japanese mask used in Noh theatre. It represents a young, beautiful woman. The term Ko Omote translates to small face or delicate face, emphasizing youth and innocence.