Ko Tobide
Wood, mahogany

Carved by artist in the Traditional Japanese Noh mask style. The Japanese Mihon Noh Mask series are comprised of masks that represent demons, gods, and ghosts from ancient Buddhist mythology. Noh mask's are typically carved with cypress then painted over, but mahagony was chosen to create a distinct style for the artist.

Carved mahogany with matte finish. Circular eyes and pupils, with pupils carved and punched out. Mouth opened with upturned smile. Top and bottom rows of teeth showing with eight on each row. Lightly discolored wood on the front of the nose. Wood grain dot on the right side of forehead.