Art Institute of Chicago
Mikazuki (male deity) Noh mask
Japan
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Japanese cypress, colors, and brass
- Culture
- Japan
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Mikazuki masks were used by actors portraying vengeful spirits in need of appeasement. The masks’ characteristic features include an ocher complexion, a wide mustache, and eyes fashioned with gilded brass rings, with the whites painted red. The wide eyes and bared teeth give the mask a frightening expression, and the glint of light off the eyes during a performance must have added to its terror.
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- Object type
- AAT300138758
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