The mask with a reddish complexion, cheerful, flushed face of Shojo, the Sake-loving elf. The mask shows ruddy face and a smile. It is similar to Doji mask.
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Shojo The mask with a reddish complexion, cheerful, flushed face of Shojo, the Sake-loving elf. The mask shows ruddy face and a smile. It is similar to Doji mask. |
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Chujo Face of a handsome man. The non bottom teeth expresses kindness, beauty, and elegance of the mask and other woman masks alike. The Chujo is used for adult aristocrats. |
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Heita Face of a brave warrior. With thick eyebrows and sunburnt skin depicts time spent on the battlefield. |
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Ko-jo The Ko-jo was named by its creator Koushi and is one of the most clear-cut and refined Noh masks. This mask can be called either Ko-jo or Koushi-jo. It is used for elegant scenes of the play. |
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Doji Face of a boy. It is said that Doji was an incarnated hermit who swallowed a mist and obtained permanent youth. There is something graceful and more elfin-like and mysterious. |
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Warai-jo Face of a common old man. Warai means a smile or a chuckle. The Warai-jo is used for a lighter, happier old man. |
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Kasshiki Kasshiki mask is used for roles of young lay-priests of Zen sect. The mask features its bangs in the shape of Ginkgo leaf. |
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Juroku Ju-roku means sixteen. Ju-roku mask derives from Taira-No Atsumori, one of the youngest warriors who lost his life at the age of 16. (Who is Taira-No Atsumori?) |