Noh mask represents age, gender and social ranking of human or nonhuman being such as , demon or divine. Intent of using Noh mask is to stylize and emphasize the facial expressions and then to match with body language and movement in order to stimulate the imagination of the audience of Noh play.

Noh mask represents age, gender and social ranking of human or nonhuman being such as , demon or divine. Intent of using Noh mask is to stylize and emphasize the facial expressions and then to match with body language and movement in order to stimulate the imagination of the audience of Noh play.

Noh mask represents age, gender and social ranking of human or nonhuman being such as , demon or divine. Intent of using Noh mask is to stylize and emphasize the facial expressions and then to match with body language and movement in order to stimulate the imagination of the audience of Noh play.

日本能面美術協会理事の吉見靖閑氏のサイト。能面の写真や能面解説,能面教室の案内

日本能面美術協会理事の吉見靖閑氏のサイト。能面の写真や能面解説,能面教室の案内

Oinari (Inari), Fox Spirit (Kitsune) and God of Agriculture in Japan.

Noh mask represents age, gender and social ranking of human or nonhuman being such as , demon or divine. Intent of using Noh mask is to stylize and emphasize the facial expressions and then to match with body language and movement in order to stimulate the imagination of the audience of Noh play.

Oinari (Inari), Fox Spirit (Kitsune) and God of Agriculture in Japan.

日本能面美術協会理事の吉見靖閑氏のサイト。能面の写真や能面解説,能面教室の案内

Oinari (Inari), Fox Spirit (Kitsune) and God of Agriculture in Japan.