NIPPON Kichi - 日本吉

2007/6/18

能面 増女 Noumen Zouonna Noh Mask Zo-onna

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The Zo-onna mask portrays a young woman with nobility, decency and intelligence. It is used for a holy character like a heavenly maiden and goddess. The name is said to have derived from its creator, Zoami, one of Ashikaga Takauji’s cultural advisors, Doboshu. Though its face is rather small, it has the broad forehead. The small jaw creates a firm features. Different from other female masks, the both ends of the lips slightly drop downwards. This mask is used for the plays such as “Yuya” and “Eguchi.”

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