Tengu
Artist
Unknown
CultureJapanese
Date18th century
MediumWood | Lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Chief Carl Balon, USN
Object number66.78.1
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Description"Tengu" mask from Fairy Tale "Kintaro's Adventures". Large mask has exaggerated features with large ridged, upraised brows, an elongated nose pointing upward, and a wide smiling mouth with teeth showing. Cheeks are puffed out with a great indentation around the mouth to emphasize the nose. Small round holes at eyes, nose & ears.