Taking into account the status of a certain noh, the noh performer will carefully choose a noh mask, known also as a noh-men or omote. In most cases, the exact mask is not predetermined, but depending on which noh is being done, the shite has a variety to choose from.

We are showing traditional Japanese Noh Masks (Noumen), Devil (Oni) Masks, Kyogen Masks. We have been carving the over 300 historical character masks available for purchase, also we can create and supply any kind of masks you want.

Woman in the Dunes or Woman of the Dunes (Japanese: 砂の女, Hepburn: Suna no Onna, "Sand Woman") is a 1964 Japanese New Wave avant-garde psychological thriller film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and starring Eiji Okada, Kyōko Kishida, and Kōji Mitsui.

Onna – women mask Zō – has classical features of the broad forehead and tense cheeks that show the dignity of the goddess, fairy or celestial nymph character.

Feb 1, 2017 · Onna-men (Female masks) is the most popular type of the Noh masks that first comes into people’s minds. There are a number of variations including Ko-omote that portrays a young woman.

We are showing traditional Japanese Noh Masks (Noumen), Devil (Oni) Masks, Kyogen Masks. We have been carving the over 300 historical character masks available for purchase, also we can create and supply any kind of masks you want.

Nov 28, 2024 · The Onna archetype represents the essential qualities and struggles of womanhood in Noh theatre. These characters often embody grace, beauty, and emotional depth, navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations.

This carefully crafted Waka onna mask was carved out of cypress wood by Yamaguchi Bidou, one of the few craftsmen in Japan today producing masks in keeping with the high standards of the traditional art form.

Unlike Ko-omote or Waka-onna, the mask does not show cheeriness or cuteness. Rather, it reflects calmness, purity and peaceful images of deities of ancient Japan.

One of the most often used Noh masks are 小面 (koomote, “small face”) and 若女 (waka onnna, young woman.) Koomote is a teenage girl (about 16-17 years old) and has full cheeks, and Waka onna is about 20 years old and has a bit sharper contours.