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Japanese NOH Mask, 11 inch Long, Japanese Doll, Asian Doll
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About Japanese NOH Mask, 11 Inch Long, Japanese
This Noh mask is made of high-grade hard resin, with facial painting. The size is 11x7x5 inch (27x17x12cm). This is a perfect item for home decoration, display of Japanese culture and business gift. Noh or Nogaku derived from the Sino-Japanese word for "skill" or "talent, is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. Noh is often based on tales from traditional literature with a supernatural being transformed into human form as a hero narrating a story. Noh integrates masks, costumes and various props in a dance-based performance, requiring highly trained actors and musicians. Emotions are primarily conveyed by stylized conventional gestures while the iconic masks represent the roles such as ghosts, women, children, and old people.
