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Japanese Noh masks
Photograph by Hidefumi Ohmichi, 2021
 

Noh masks originated in Japan during the mediaeval period as part of a highly formalised theatrical tradition rooted in court and religious performance. This collection includes spirits, gods, demons, and humans, each figure shaped by established theatrical types that carry moral, spiritual, and emotional meaning, and together convey the symbolic depth of Japanese dramatic tradition.