Masks were used throughout Japanese culture in dance, theatrical performances and religion. Masks were an important type of netsuke and were usually copies of ancient masks, but many were from the carver’s own whimsy and imagination.
Head of a shishi
O.309-2008
Mask in the form of a two-horned oni
O.122-2008
Noh mask of Hannya
O.95-2008
Mask of Okame, goddess of mirth
MAR.O.155-1912
Mask of Okame, goddess of mirth
O.98-2008
Buaku mask
O.93-2008
Okina (old man) mask
O.89-2008
