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Noh mask of Kobeshimi

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Noh mask of Kobeshimi with samurai in relief on the reverse. Cherry wood, lacquer, silk cord with the tassel. Height is 5 cm. 2005

UK, the private collection .

Daikijin

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The mask of Daikijin has been carved from mammoth tusk, staind with silver nitrate, burning needle, gold foil 24K on its eye-balls. Height is 5.2 cm/ 2 inches. 2007.

USA, the private collection.

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