Noh mask Mikazuki

NOH45

Meaning	Mikazuki means Crescent and representing a vigorous god, such as the energetic guardian of the seas, Sumiyoshi Myoujin Shrine. Mikazuki is used as the god Sumiyoshi Myoujin in TAKASAGO, the god Kawaranokami in YUMIHACHIMAN, and the mountain god in YOUROU. In certain instances it can substitute for a mask like ayakashi and be used, for example, for the spirit of a departed soul in MATSUMUSHI. Various legends account for the name, including a Houshou school explanation that the 'three moons' stand for three shinto guardian gods and the Kanze school having a Muromachi period mask with a crescent-shaped gauge in the forehead. The mask taka is a varient on mikazuki with sharp nose, triangular-shaped eyes, and furrowed brow. It is used likewise for vigorous gods, or at times for wraiths. A Muromachi period example designated Important Art Object bears an inscription with the name of the 15Century carver Tokuwaka.
Feature	His dashing majesty mixed with wildness can be seen in the sharply angled eyes with round metallic eyeballs and red corners, the flowing, crescent-shaped eyebrows, and wind-blown moustache surrounding thin lips drawn back to expose both upper and lower teeth. The lean face has protruding cheek bones, angular nose and chin, a bony forehead and a earthy ochre color. Loose strands of hair hang down the sides, but no hair is indicated along the upper rim of the mask.

Meaning

Mikazuki means Crescent and representing a vigorous god, such as the energetic guardian of the seas, Sumiyoshi Myoujin Shrine. Mikazuki is used as the god Sumiyoshi Myoujin in TAKASAGO, the god Kawaranokami in YUMIHACHIMAN, and the mountain god in YOUROU. In certain instances it can substitute for a mask like ayakashi and be used, for example, for the spirit of a departed soul in MATSUMUSHI. Various legends account for the name, including a Houshou school explanation that the 'three moons' stand for three shinto guardian gods and the Kanze school having a Muromachi period mask with a crescent-shaped gauge in the forehead. The mask taka is a varient on mikazuki with sharp nose, triangular-shaped eyes, and furrowed brow. It is used likewise for vigorous gods, or at times for wraiths. A Muromachi period example designated Important Art Object bears an inscription with the name of the 15Century carver Tokuwaka.

Feature

His dashing majesty mixed with wildness can be seen in the sharply angled eyes with round metallic eyeballs and red corners, the flowing, crescent-shaped eyebrows, and wind-blown moustache surrounding thin lips drawn back to expose both upper and lower teeth. The lean face has protruding cheek bones, angular nose and chin, a bony forehead and a earthy ochre color. Loose strands of hair hang down the sides, but no hair is indicated along the upper rim of the mask.

Mask ID	Mask Name	Price	Qty.
KNOH45	Mikazuki	US$429	Qty.

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