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Mask for demon

Date18th-19th century

Label TextThis is a mask used in Noh theater to represent a female demon who is filled with malicious jealousy and hatred. It has two sharp horns and metallic eyes beneath frowning eyebrows. The mouth is open, with pointed upper and lower fangs that make the demon even more ferocious.

Object number45.105

Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Documents International: Reflections in the Mirror: A World of Identity", April 23, 1998 - June 20, 1999 Vancouver, British Columbia, UBC Museum of Anthropology, "The Hidden Dimension: Face Masking In East Asia", May 22 - December 1984 (05/22/1984 - 12/1984) Bellingham, Washington, The Whatcom Museum of History and Art, "Masks: Facing The World", July 30 - November 8, 1987 (07/30/1987 - 11/08/1987) Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.

Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions10 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 5 in. (26.04 x 22.54 x 12.7 cm)

MediumWood, lacquer, and brass