Hannya / Hideta saku. Nō mask., 2024
Scope and Contents
"The hannya is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It is characterized by two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth ... represents a female onryō (vengeful spirit)" -- Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannya viewed July 10, 2024). 1 mask : hinoki wood, gold leaf covered copper, hand-mixed mineral based watercolor ; 11x17x22 cm (height not including horns) in a padded fabric bag in a 17x30x23 cm box + 1 black string (55 cm)
Dates
- Creation: 2024
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice University (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu
