Masks and Costumes: Masks and Costumes of the Noh Play Kamo
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Noh Costume (Chōken) with Wisterias and Butterflies, Formerly passed down by the Konparu troupe, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
April 27, 2021 (Tue) - June 27, 2021 (Sun)The Noh play Kamo is a story about the gods celebrating peace at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto. In the final part of the play, the actor performing the role of the god of thunder appears in a bold outfit with a kariginu costume, hangire trousers, and a gold ōtobide mask. The other actor on the stage represents a young ancestral deity in the guise of a young woman, so he wears a ko’omote mask with a crown and a special dancing costume made for this role. Please enjoy the atmosphere of this noh play filled with the blessings of the gods.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Crown | Formerly passed down by the Konparu troupe | Edo period, 19th century | I-3321 | |||
| Highlight | Noh Costume ("Chōken") with Wisterias and Butterflies | Formerly passed down by the Konparu troupe | Edo period, 18th century | I-3269 |