Koomote Onna Mask size 80 quiet dance involving four dancers

quiet dance involving four dancers in matching masks

a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Buddhist temples in Japan

helping actors portray complex characters and emotions on stage

Although the eyes are “closed

This deity (God) is named God of "Saki Barai" which means to remove dirt from the road/ path ahead

Koomote Onna Mask size 80 quiet dance involving four dancersTraditional Japanese Onna Ko Omote Mask Description Onnamen () [Female Masks] represent women. Three types of female masks are used in Noh: young, middle aged, and old. Each mask includes examples of "normal" and "heightened" states of being. Koomote mask (Ko Omote) is a traditional Japanese mask used in Noh theatre. It represents a young, beautiful woman. The term Ko Omote translates to small face or delicate face, emphasizing youth and innocence.