Japanese Okame (Otafuku) Masterfully Carved Fine Art - OVERSIZED Wooden Mask
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Japanese Okame (Otafuku) Masterfully Carved Fine Art - OVERSIZED Wooden Mask:
$475.00
- OVERSIZED: 15 x 10 inches - i.e HUGE for a mask
- Here is an example of fine art from Japan
- Masterfully carved,wooden mask done in a softer wood
- Date and maker are unknown.
- Assuming the cordage is original to the mask its likely this piece is 30-40 years old.
- Okame is a happy satisfied woman...often depicted with a cat.
- Okame, also known as Uzume or Otafuku is the name for the female counterpart of a traditional Japanese Kyogentheaterpair.
- She is considered to be the goddess of mirth and is frequently seen in Japanese art.
- Her full cheeks and merry eyes are an unforgettable sight and a delight to behold.
- Some Japanese scholars theorize that long ago, when the first Okame masks were created, they may have represented an idealized form of feminine beauty.
- Styles and tastes are subject to change, and the ancient Japanese might be surprised to learn that the name Okame is today sometimes used as a less-than-appreciated joking taunt by Japanese husbands.
- In contrast, a famous and contemporary Japanese Kyogen actor once commented that the countenance of Okame is what every man hopes his bride will look like on his wedding night…
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Japanese Okame (Otafuku) Masterfully Carved Fine Art - OVERSIZED Wooden Mask:
$475.00