Masks and Costume for the Noh Play "Yamanba"
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Atsuita Garment (Noh Costume), Checker and phoenixes in lozenges on light blue ground, Edo period, 17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
August 21, 2007 (Tue) - October 21, 2007 (Sun)Yamanba (mountain hag) generally depicts an ugly woman with long, unkempt, white hair with surreal power like a witch. In the Noh play "Yamanba", however, the woman is more affable; she provided lodging for a traveling group and displayed both humanistic and artistic aspects.
Exhibit includes:
Atsuita Garment (Noh Costume), Checker and phoenixes in lozenges on light blue ground, Edo period, 17th century
Karaori Garment (Noh Costume), Bamboo sticks and chrysanthemums on red and white checkered ground, Edo period, 18th century