Ko Beshimi Noh Mask Japan

Ko beshimi had his aesthetic standards at an early stage and the examples vary very little:: anger overwhelms the expression. .the name beshimi derives from the archaic verb heshimu which means to close the mouth or to compress. lips  beshimi  does  not resemble any category of mask. some researchers suggest a link with the gyodo omai mask itself in relation to gigaku "chido" masks: furrowed eyebrows bulbous eyes pursed lips..at first sight obeshimi seems quite frightening.  at first glance  however at second glance the imbalance and extreme tension give the image of bravado and vain threat.. .the entire mask is configured as a series of interlocking Vs: long deep furrows mark the forehead .the corner of the compressed lips curve upwards crumpling the cheeks up to the cheekbones These characteristics increase the comedy of the character limiting its use to  light roles: l the most extreme examples would suit the characters of Kyogen Obeshimi was used by the Kanze troupe but also by the Hosho and umewaka families. We have here a beautiful  showa example . these masks are not common  to find even modern .the mask has metal cups on the eyes like all the supernatural characters it has its brocade bag