Wood carving, Hyottoko, Sorafuki, Kagura mask, Kyogen mask, Noh mask, Festival, Zanname

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This is a carved Kagura mask.
It is likely a type of folk mask or Kyogen mask.

Measurements are approximate as taken by an amateur: 22 cm vertically.
The size is 16.5 cm horizontally.

The name Yokota is carved in the center on the back of the mask.

I purchased this about 30 years ago, used it once, and have kept it carefully stored ever since.

I believe it is of excellent quality and would be suitable for various occasions such as stage performances, floats, or festivals.

Among the Hyottoko masks currently listed on Mercari, I believe this one has superior quality and coloring.

As each mask is individually handcrafted, no two are exactly alike, making this a very precious item.

Hyottoko.
Karabuki (empty blowing).
Usotsuki (lying/false blowing).
Hiottoko.
Matsuri (festival).
Festival.
Festival tools.
Mask.
Japanese dance.
Kawagoe Festival.
Tokorozawa Festival.
Ome Grand Festival.
Koshō Festival.
Hanno Festival.
Sakado Summer Festival.