Masterfully Carved Japanese Noh Mask "Shakumi" by Kojitsu - Middle-Aged Woman Folk Art Artist: Takeo Oe (signed on

Artist: Takeo Oe (signed on the base)

oval-like cylindrical shape offers a modern silhouette that fits well on narrow mantels or shelves

While it features the classic design of a Temple or Shrine Offertory Box (Saisen-bako)

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The piece is made of solid wood and adorned with aged copper corner fittings

Masterfully Carved Japanese Noh Mask "Shakumi" by Kojitsu - Middle-Aged Woman Folk Art Artist: Takeo Oe (signed onMasterfully Carved Japanese Noh Mask "Shakumi" by Kojitsu Middle Aged Woman This is an exceptional, hand carved, and painted Japanese Noh Mask representing the "Shakumi" () character. This mask was created by the skilled mask maker Kojitsu and is a "Komen utsushi"a faithful recreation of a historical ancient masterpiece. The "Shakumi" Character: The Shakumi mask portrays a middle aged woman, often a mother, capturing a delicate balance of maturity,