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Maker(s):Nomura Ran
Culture:Japanese (late 1920's- )
Title:Noh Mask representing "Doji"
Date Made:mid 20th century; Shōwa era
Type:Adornment
Materials:carved wood, lacquer, whitewash, pigments
Measurements:Overall: 8 in x 5 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in; 20.3 cm x 14 cm x 8.3 cm
Accession Number:  AC 2009.29
Credit Line:Bequest of Howard Hamilton
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Label Text:
Actors wear this mask for the roles of immortal spirits, young demigods, and youthful incarnations of gods, turning the evil away. Special features of Doji are the square pupils and very smooth cheeks.

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