O-Beshimi

Mask Id:
373
Name:   
O-Beshimi
Country: 
Japan
Location:
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
I Ketut Kendra, under the supervision of the Japanese master carver, Yamamoto
Material Used:
Japanese Cypress Wood,Paint
Length:  
23 cm
Breadth:
18 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

The name indicates a clenched mouth and the mask is used for demonic roles. The nose and mouth are prominent, giving an expression of arrogance tinged with a comical quality.

 

O-Beshimi