Noh Mask #14 "Shinja"

There are 22 types of Noh Mask series. Like Hannya mask, Shinja, too, represents a woman transformed by jealousy and resentment, but emphasizes her feeling of rage. Shinja is used only in “Dojo-ji Koshiki”. Creator : Keiko Udaka Kyoto, Japan. Noh mask creator. Learned Noh mask making under the guidance of Kongo-ryu Noh performer and Noh mask creator, Michishige Udaka. Photo : Hiroko Nishihara