27 Jan 2011

Mask of Japan

The bamboo bookmark with painted Japanese masks from Japan. Sent by Ayumi.



Japanese masks are part of a very old and highly sophisticated and stylized theatrical tradition. Throughout Japan's history, masks have been used in rituals and performances. The performer dons a mask representing a certain individual, hero, deity, devil, ghost, or legendary animal, depending on the ritual or performance.

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