The Onnamen Mask is a traditional form of female theater mask from Japan. The masks are used in ritual dances and performances and can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, lacquer, and cloth. They are often brightly colored and decorated with feathers, shells, and other materials.

The hannya (般若) is a mask used in a traditional Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It is characterized by two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth. [ 1 ]

2025年1月2日 · From famous anime characters such as No Face in Spirited Away, to live performances by dancers at festivals, masks are a way of expressing emotion, celebrations, and throwing homage to the history of Japan.

In Japan, the term, Oni is used in reference with a devil or demon. However, it is believed the Oni possesses a dual nature i.e. it can be evil or good. The Hannya mask represents a woman-turned-demon. The demon is represented with metallic eyes, pointed horns and teeth.

Discover the significance of 10 traditional Japanese masks, including Noh, Hannya, Oni, and Kabuki, and their cultural symbolism.

2023年9月25日 · So, let’s look at some common types of Japanese noh masks, starting with… “Hannya” (般若) The Hannya mask represents a jealous female demon. The mask has a leering mouth, sharp teeth, metallic eyes, and two sharp devil-like horns.

2021年7月8日 · Onnamen (女面, lit. Female Masks) are wooden masks with a female face carved on them that were used since the 15th century in Noh Theater. Indeed, traditionally, women were not allowed to act in Noh Theater, thus the purpose of the Onnamen was to turn men into a female character.

2018年8月21日 · Okame masks, sometimes called Otafuku, demonstrate a female character with a round face, small nose, and small head design. They are often referred to a female version of Hyottoko, and both Okame and Hyottoko usually appear together. Also, Okame is …

The Japanese Hannya mask is a striking representation of a female demon or serpent in Noh theater, capturing the complex emotions of jealousy, rage, and sorrow. With its horned forehead, sharp fangs, and piercing eyes, the Hannya mask embodies the transformation of a once-beautiful woman consumed by her own anguish and bitterness.

2020年1月5日 · Noh masks reflected the tastes of the time when it came to their look: a small head with a large body was considered a beautiful feature of the Japanese appearance. Female masks feature another fashion of the past - to emphasize the height of their foreheads, women shaved their eyebrows and drew their line almost at the root of their hair.