Item WRC call # PN2924.5.N6 K523 2024

"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)